AdviceUK/King’s College London Law student placement scheme

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AdviceUK/King’s College London Law student placement scheme Chilli Reid, Executive Director, AdviceUK 1

Law Centres Legal Aid Solicitors AdviceUK agencies The free advice world AdviceUK agencies Local Citizens Advice Law Centres Legal Aid Solicitors

Be stronger and more effective Networking and Collaboration The role of AdviceUK Be stronger and more effective Voice and campaigning Networking and Collaboration

Debt Social welfare law Housing Welfare Benefits Immigration Discrimination Immigration Employment Debt Welfare Benefits

Challenging times Cuts in legal aid Local authority spending cuts/reduced services Welfare reform Housing Leaving the EU

Access to justice We promote equal access to justice for members of society who are socially, economically or otherwise disadvantaged. We seek to improve law and practice, the administration of justice, legal advice and advice services.

Host organisations Advising Communities Bromley by Bow Centre Ealing Advice Centre Harrow Law Centre Lambeth Law Centre Mary Ward Legal Centre Nucleus Legal Advice Centre South West London Law Centres Toynbee Hall

Benefits to KCL students Real life experience-real world legal advice centre Law in practice Insight into community law Opportunity to bring fresh angle/ view Develop personal skills Meet fascinating people Personal development Invigorate academic study KCL external partnership development-rep CV and employability, everyone likes pro-bono in a community legal advice setting

Types of work undertaken by students Interviewing clients including triage work Taking on enquiries/ cases Supporting clients in preparing documents and form filling Legal research Assisting with casework including prep of court work and representation

Legal Advice Organisations Kings College London students and Pro bono work Students Legal Advice Organisations Clients King’s College London

King’s College London students and legal advice centres 53 students placed in 2016/17 and 2017/18 This is the third year. Up to 30 places You will be trained and supported A great opportunity

Application process and timeline Application window opens- Mon 1 October 2018 Deadline for completed applications-5pm Wednesday 17 October 2018

Key contacts Deborah Acquaah KCL Dickson Pool School of Law Deborah.acquaah@kcl.ac.uk Chilli Reid, Executive Director, AdviceUK chilli.reid@adviceuk.org.uk Beverley Campbell, Consultant studentplacements@adviceuk.org.uk