How does the Clinic Operate?
The Law Clinic is part of the University of Strathclyde Law School. It was established and is overseen by Professor Donald Nicolson, who has extensive experience in law clinic work, both as a student advisor and founder of the University of Bristol Law Clinic. Working closely with the Director are two solicitors, who work part-time as case supervisors: Kate Laverty and Annabell Fowles (who is also responsible for fund-raising).
The day to day running of the Clinic is in the hands of its Student Director, and an Executive Committee of student volunteers, who are responsible for matters such as recruitment, training, IT, publicity, clinic development and external relations. The Executive Committee is supported by the administrative help of Linda Ion of the Law School Staff. The Law Clinic also has an Advisory Committee consisting of elected student advisors who take the lead in long-term policy making and ensuring that the Law Clinic continues to meet its objectives.
Finally, a Management Committee made up by members of the University, legal profession and Glasgow community provides guidance to the committees.
The Law Clinic is funded by a mixture of University and outside organisations. In the University, the Law Clinic receives funding from the Law School, the Graduate Association, the Alumni Association and is currently in receipt of a grant by the University's Knowledge Exchange Fund. It also receives funding from the law firms of McGrigors,LLP, DLA Piper, Thompsons and Irwin Mitchell.
The Law Clinic is insured through Advice UK.
Latest News
Professor Nicolson wins Community Champion AwardLawWorks & Attorney General Awards
Law Clinic students nominated for two awards. Read more...
Justice Secretary's visit
Kenny MacAskill MSP meets with staff and students. Read more...
Interview with Student Director
Student Director speaks to CaseCheck. Read more...
Law Clinic Annual Launch
Strathclyde Law Clinic hosts successful launch event for new projects. Read more...
Law Commission Report
The Scottish Law Commission and Law Commission quoted the Law Clinic in their recommendations on simplifying the law on consumer remedies for faulty goods.Read more...
McGrigors Donation
McGrigors LLP continue their support of the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic with a donation of £10,000 for the third year in a row. Read more...
Free Evening Advice
Law Clinic announces free evening advice sessions in partnership with local solicitors Read more...
Community Champion Finalist
University of Strathclyde Law Clinic was last week recognised as a finalist in the Glasgow Community Champion Awards Read more...
Law Clinic involved in law reform
Scottish first for Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde Law School wins Best Contribution by a Law School award for the work of the Law Clinic Read more...
Sheriff Court Success
Youngest lay representatives in Scotland to win a proof in the Sheriff Court. Read more...
Award Success
Strathclyde Law School's Law Clinic and its students have been shortlisted for three seperate awards in the 2009 LawWorks and the Attorney General Student Awards. Read more...
