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LawWorksDeveloping closer links between advice agencies and solicitors
Patrick Cahill
Clinics Development Officer
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About LawWorks
• Independent national charity
• Formed in 1997
• Brokerage organisation
• Last 12 months• Over 45,000 people helped• 400 community groups advised• Value over £4 million
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LawWorks Membership
• Over 100 firms and in-house teams• Forums and Round Tables• Newsletters• Consultancy and Brokerage• Awards• Insurance in some cases• CPD accredited training
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Projects Include…
• LawWorks Clinics and training
• Casework – for individuals, community groups and mediation
• Free Law Direct
• Students
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What is a Legal Advice Clinic?
• No
Free
Volunteer
lawyers
advice
Students/university
Advice agency
Community Centre
Legal
Essentially it is any sort of free legal advice session staffed by volunteer lawyers who provide free advice to the public
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Why pro bono?
Learn new skillsAcquire new knowledgeMake a contribution to your local areaPersonal satisfaction and professional
developmentDevelop and foster relations with local
advice agencies
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How can solicitors get involved?
Volunteering legal skills
Referrals
Training
Awareness
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Case Study One
Northampton CAB
Who’s Involved?.
Northampton CAB
Solicitor volunteers come from local law firms, supported by law students from the University of Northampton.
How are solicitors involved?
•After a prior assessment solicitors volunteer on a rota basis •Solicitors give face-to-face advice or write a letter after the clinic•Solicitors refer clients to other agencies
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Case Study Two
Own it-IP Advice
Who’s Involved?
University of the Arts, London
Solicitor volunteers come from local law firms
How are solicitors involved?•The Own-It IP clinics are for business whose annual turnover is below £100,000•Solicitors provide IP specific advice
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Case Study Three
Birmingham Legal Advice Clinic
Who’s Involved?
Birmingham Central Library
Solicitor volunteers come from three local law firms
How are solicitors involved?•Solicitors volunteer on a rota basis at the library from their law firm•Solicitors give face-to-face advice or write a letter after the clinic•Solicitors refer clients to other agencies•Areas covered include debt, contract Law, consumer Law and housing
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There are lots of other type of clinic too…
Business
advice only
Immigration help only
Telephone advice line clinic
A clinic at your law firm
Providing advice session presentations at a local agency
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Concerns?
Commitment
Knowledge
Insurance
Conflicts
ARE ALL OBSTACLES WHICH CAN BE OVERCOME AND WHICH LAWWORKS CAN HELP YOU WITH AND
PROVIDE ADVICE ON
DON’T WORRY
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LawWorks Clinics Network
• Support and guidance for range of models• Free initial advice • Over 120 clinics around the country• General advice and more specialised.• Legal surgery for individuals and/or not for
profits• Training for lawyers
– CPD accredited– Available online