Category: Awards

Strathclyde Law Clinic Supervisor Finalist for Herald Society Award

The University of Strathclyde Law Clinic was delighted to attend the recent Herald Society Award Finals.

(From left to right: Student Director’s James Anderson and Kirstie Webb and Supervising Solicitor Gillian Melville)

On Wednesday 6 November 2019, Law Clinic Supervisor Gillian Melville, Student Director James Anderson and Student Director Kirstie Webb attended the Herald Society Awards 2019.  Gillian Melville, Supervising Solicitor at The University of Strathclyde Law Clinic had been shortlisted as a finalist in the category: Herald Society Worker of the Year.

The Awards, run in association with Wheatley Group recognise and celebrate the dedication, imagination and the vital impact of the best work taking place in the public and voluntary sectors throughout Scotland. We would like to congratulate all prize winners for the incredible work they have accomplished within Scotland and the prizes they won are a true reflection of the effort they put in to improving their community.

James Anderson reflected on the event saying:

“On behalf of all students who volunteer at the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic I would like to say a massive congratulations to Gillian for this nomination. She is a fantastic supervising solicitor, guiding students with her wealth of knowledge while remaining a calm and reassuring presence to students across all stages of their degree.

Her nomination is a testament to her passion, dedication and commitment to providing access to justice, positively influencing the lives of both clients and students. Furthermore, while she did not win the overall award, her nomination shows how much value is placed on the work she does at the Law Clinic.”

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Law Clinic Runner Up at LawWorks and Attorney General Awards 2019

The University of Strathclyde Law Clinic was delighted to receive the runner-up position and was awarded Highly Commended in the ‘Best LegalTech Contribution’ category.

(From left to right, Student Director Kirstie Webb, Director Kate Laverty and Communications Officer Jordan Hamlett)

On Wednesday 1 May 2019, Law Clinic Director Kate Laverty, Student Director Kirstie Webb and Communications Officer Jordan Hamlett travelled to London for the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards 2019. The Law Clinic had been shortlisted in two categories: Best contribution by a team of students and Best LegalTech contribution respectively.

The Awards, run by LawWorks with the support of the Attorney General, the Rt Hon Geoffrey Cox QC MP, recognise and celebrate the outstanding pro bono work undertaken by law schools and law students across the UK.

The event was held at the House of Commons member’s dining room, opening with a speech from Attorney General Geoffrey Cox which focused on the importance of pro bono work, specifically the contribution made by students.

Kirstie Webb reflected on the experience saying:

“It was a privilege to represent the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic at this year’s awards ceremony. To be in the presence of so many Law Clinic’s and organisations providing access to justice throughout the UK was truly inspiring and it was a heartening experience to hear so many success stories.”

University of Strathclyde Law Clinic Awards Success

The University of Strathclyde Law Clinic was shortlisted for three awards over the closing months of 2018 with representatives of the Clinic attending the: Law Awards of Scotland, Evening Times Community Champions Grand Final and the Herald Society Awards.

 

The Herald Society Awards 2018

The University of Strathclyde Law Clinic enjoyed a successful night at the tenth annual Herald Society Awards with the Law Clinic winning the “Team of the Year” Award.

(Representatives from the Law Clinic’ Executive Committee (James Anderson, Kirstie Webb, Ben Dickson, Victoria Silver, Kate Laverty and Becky Kane) receiving the Herald Society Team of the Year award)

The event took place on 1 November 2018 and was hosted at the Glasgow Marriot Hotel in Glasgow. Members of the Law Clinics Executive Committee represented the Law Clinic at the event, with Director Kate Laverty accepting the award on the Clinic’s behalf.

Beating out some stiff competition, the Law Clinic won the award for its work over the past year. The Law Clinic is made up of 268 Student volunteer members and over the course of 2017/18, was able to win or save its clients £125,464 assisting over 550 clients in the process.

 

The Law Awards of Scotland

The University of Strathclyde Law Clinic received a commendation award in the Pro Bono category, for its provision of access to justice within Glasgow and surrounding areas over the past year.

(Student Director of University of Strathclyde Law Clinic James Anderson and representatives from Edinburgh University Free Legal Advice Service receiving commendation awards)

The awards, which took place on 29 November 2018 at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow, also saw success for other University Law Clinic’s/Projects. With Edinburgh University Free Legal Advice Service also receiving a commendation award in the category of Pro Bono and Glasgow Caledonian University Law Clinic winning the overall Pro Bono Award for 2018.

The event marked a fantastic celebration of Law Clinics from across Scotland, with representatives of each Law Clinic expressing excitement for the upcoming 2019 Scottish Universities Law Clinic Networking (SULCN) event, which will be hosted by Edinburgh Napier University.

 

University of Strathclyde Law Clinic Grand Finalists of the Glasgow Community Champion Awards.

On Tuesday 27 November 2018, a group of students and staff of the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic were invited to represent the clinic at the Glasgow Community Champion Grand Final Awards.

(All the winners from the Community Champion Glasgow Awards Grand Final 2018 gather for a group photograph)

The evening began with a buffet and a drinks reception which swiftly lead to an outstanding performance by Angela McCallum School of Music which opened the evening.

These awards honour members of the public within the Glasgow area that do outstanding work for their community. We would like to congratulate all prize winners for the incredible work they have accomplished within the Glasgow area and the prizes they won are a true reflection of the effort they put in to improving their community. While the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic were joint winners with Caledonian University Law Clinic of the Public Service Award at the North West Division Event, Royston Youth Action Group won the award at the Grand Final.

(Representatives from the University of Strathclyde’s Executive Committee (Jordan Hamlett, Ben Dickson, Gabriella Poli, Karen Yuill, James Anderson, Kirstie Webb, Scott Sharpe, Kieran Crossley) receiving the public service award)

Strathclyde Law Clinic shortlisted for Herald Society Award

We are delighted to announce that The University of Strathclyde Law Clinic has been shortlisted as a finalist in the category: Herald Society Team of the Year – for The Herald Society Awards 2018.

The awards will be presented at a formal awards dinner on the evening of Thursday, November 1, 2018.

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Strathclyde Law Clinic Selected as Finalist

We are delighted to announce that The University of Strathclyde Law Clinic has been selected as a finalist in the Public Services Award category for the Evening Times Community Champion Awards 2018 – North West.

The winners will be announced at the ceremony which is taking place on October 2, 2018.

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Law Clinic IAC Co-ordinator secures Best Contribution by an Individual Student at the LawWorks and Attorney General Awards

The Law Clinic is absolutely delighted to be able to announce that Jacky Wall secured victory at the LawWorks and Attorney General Award Ceremony in London. For everybody here at the Law Clinic, this is a fantastic display of recognition for Jacky’s constant hard work and drive.

Jacky Wall

Jacky has been pivotal in the recent expansion of the IACs, and her compassion for her individual clients saw her gain the award despite very tough competition.

Clearly overwhelmed to receive the award, Jacky said:

“I am honoured and absolutely delighted with this recognition.  It is a testament to the hard work and commitment of many, and it makes me very proud to have played a part in such a worthwhile cause.  I hope that it is evidence that there are opportunities for all in the Law Clinic, and that it motivates others to go the extra mile for our clients.”

However, the victory was particularly poignant for Helen Donnelly, Student Director, who added that:

“We are extremely proud to have Jacky Wall in our ranks. In winning the award for Best Contribution by an Individual Student, Jacky has been rewarded for her tireless efforts to enhance access to justice for the people of Glasgow and the surrounding area. Through her work as the co-ordinator for the Initial Advice Clinic, Jacky made it possible for the Law Clinic to help a total of 161 people in 2012-13, almost doubling the amount of clients to whom we were able to offer some assistance in that year. She is a terrific example of selfless hard work and professionalism which epitomises the spirit of pro bono.”

Donald Nicolson, Law Clinic Director, moved by yet more Law Clinic recognition at this award ceremony, remarked that:

“It is incredibly gratifying to see Jacky follow ex-Student Director, Hannah Cosgrove in winning the individual award for pro bono services. It is also highly appropriate that we have won this award two years in a row and three times in the last four years given the central role played by our students in making the Law Clinic such a success. While other Law Clinics have more funding, we are able to offer the same level and quality of services largely due to the energy and initiative of our students. In helping us dramatically expand such services, Jacky richly deserves her award and we are very proud of her achievement.”

Our sincere congratulations go to Jacky, who was clearly a very deserving winner of this fantastic award.

Law Clinic Shortlisted for LawWorks and Attorney General Awards

Jacky Wall received the Amanda Benstock Award for Compassion at the Law Clinic's 2013 AGM, and has now been shortlisted for Best Contribution by an Individual Student at the Attorney General and Law Works Awards.

Jacky Wall received the Amanda Benstock Award for Compassion at the Law Clinic’s 2013 AGM, and has now been shortlisted for Best Contribution by an Individual Student at the LawWorks and Attorney General Awards.

 

The University of Strathclyde Law Clinic is delighted to be able to announce that it has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious LawWorks and Attorney General Students Awards.

The first is for the “Best Contribution by a Team of Students” for the work of the Executive Committee. This is the committee which consists both of elected and appointed students, and oversees the everyday running of the Clinic. This award was won in 2012 by the then Executive Committee and we hope to repeat their success.We are also delighted that our Initial Advice Project Co-Ordinator, Jacky Wall, has been shortlisted for “Best Contribution by an Individual Student”. This is partly due to her tireless efforts to expand the project, which now represents a major part of our services to clients.

However, it is also in no small way due to Jacky’s outstanding care and compassion for her clients. We think she has a very good chance of emulating Student Directors Alasdair Stewart and Hannah Cosgrove who won this award in 2011 and 2013, respectively.

Speaking about her nomination, Jacky remarked:

“I am absolutely delighted that the IAC has been recognised in the short listings, and feel privileged to be the person who is nominated for an award which would recognise, in reality, the work of so many”

Student Director, Helen Donnelly, spoke of the value of the Law Clinic being recognised for such awards:

“We are extremely grateful to Law Works and the Attorney General for again counting the contribution of the Executive Committee as significant among its peers. It is a great sign that the drive to improve access to justice, through pro bono legal work, gains such recognition at a national level and at such a prestigious ceremony. We are honoured to be part of it.”

For everyone at the Law Clinic it is a real honour to be recognised at this level, and we sincerely look forward to celebrating the achievements of so many worthy causes on the evening of the 1st April.

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Law Clinic Shortlisted for Herald Society Team of the Year (November 2013)

The Law Clinic is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Herald Society Team of the Year award.

This is all the more remarkable as it was a prize that the Law Clinic was awarded last year. Professor Donald Nicolson, Law Clinic Director said:

“It is very exciting to be shortlisted again for this award as it was a great surprise to win last year when we were in competition with so many other worthy causes. Hopefully, the judges will again recognise the fantastic contribution we make to the community, but just to be shortlisted two years in a row is a remarkable achievement and a tribute to the hard work and commitment of all at the Clinic.”

We look forward to hearing the results on the 20th November!