Pro Bono Unit
The Bristol Law School Pro Bono Unit was founded in 2008 and has developed a comprehensive programme to provide opportunities for students across all courses to undertake legal Pro Bono work in and around the Bristol area.
Pro Bono work is a great way of gaining experience in legal work, learning how to provide law-related advice and, in some cases, being involved in actual case work. We believe that these experiences improve the professional and educational standards of our graduates, whilst assisting the local community.
The Unit is currently offering students three projects, with further initiatives being continually developed.
Street Law
The project involves groups of students delivering interactive sessions to schools, colleges and other community groups on legal rights and responsibilities.
Innocence Project
This pro bono university-based initiative works towards preventing the wrongful conviction of innocent people.
Community Legal Advice and Representation Service (CLARS)
Free legal advice and assistance is provided to members of the public through law school students under the supervision of professionally qualified legal practitioners.
Work with us
The Bristol Law School Pro Bono Unit is keen to work with local members of the legal profession and local advice agencies in the community. For more information please contact: Marcus Keppel-Palmer.
Did you know?
- In 2009/10, over 200 students became involved in Pro Bono projects
- The unit won a prestigious Attorney General's award for offering free legal support to victims of domestic abuse
- The unit was the only University Pro Bono service shortlisted for an award at the 'Oscars of the Legal World' run by The Lawyer
Page last updated 5 October 2011