Legal profession not doing enough on social mobility?
Earlier this week, the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg claimed that the legal profession “is not doing enough” to make itself more representative of society. (See ‘Clegg: legal profession is not doing...
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A Lawyers in Schools partnership in focus
This week I held a focus group with two lawyers from our Travers Smith/Barclays partnership to quiz them on their thoughts about volunteering for Lawyers in Schools. I always make myself at home when I...
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My first Lawyers in Schools session…
Monday 12th November saw the first Lawyers in Schools sessions of 2012/13 for Burlington Danes Academy. There, lawyers from Olswang and BBC Worldwide work in partnership to deliver the programme to two...
View ArticleWhy take part in Lawyers in Schools?
Trainee solicitor Tamara Vasiljeva, co-ordinated volunteers and took part in the Lawyers in Schools programme for McDermott Will & Emery this year. They are partnered with London Nautical School in...
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Reflections on Mock Trials March
March was a busy month for us in the Mock Trials Team. Students walk through the halls of The Royal Courts of Justice at the Bar National Mock Trial Competition 2012/13 National Final We spent the...
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How lawyers can help young people use the internet safely
It seems the internet is full of trolls and abusers. Surviving it can be hard, especially for the young and vulnerable: but experienced professionals, such as lawyers, can help. A lawyer from Ashurt...
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Lawyers and law students: help us build a cool app for young people
We’re building a brand new mobile quiz app to demystify the law, and we need your help to make it great. Do you shout at the telly when the law is misrepresented, worry that viewers are misled by...
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Want to stop crime in schools before it starts? Send in the lawyers
The UK Government’s response to reports that crime rates are rising in schools is to talk in terms of tougher policing and greater protection. ‘Crime and violent behaviour have no place in our...
View ArticleArticle 50 Case – Why every young person should learn about it
What would the UK be like if there wasn’t the Rule of Law – where people (and organisations) could do whatever they wanted, and could simply ignore any laws they didn’t like? Whilst each of us might...
View ArticleKeep your eye on the Brexit Ball, Parliament!
In a guest blog, James Keeley, of 15 New Bridge Street Chambers, comments on the relationship between the Supreme Court and Parliament, in the wake of the historic judgement over Brexit. We, the...
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