A successful year for University of Strathclyde Law Clinic

Communications officer Rob McElroy said: “ With a new intake of 68 student advisors as well as further associate members, the clinic has expanded further towards its target of 300 student advisors, taking on new projects and staff members along the way.”

He added: “Project work is a major focus of the clinic alongside its casework, and this year we welcomed associate members who dedicate their time solely to contributing to the success of these projects.

“With a diverse range of projects working in local schools, providing advice on housing issues, woman’s rights, immigration, criminal convictions and more, the clinic’s portfolio is reaching wider than ever before.”

The year also saw the clinic undertake international collaboration.

Rob explained: “In 2015 we forged ties with the University of Miami’s Health Rights Clinic.

“Benefitting from the comparative understanding of ethical issues arising across cultures, a strong working relationship has been formed, with ambassadors from both universities taking time to travel to the other in an exchange of ideas and working practices.”

He concluded: “Continuing success domestically and increased collaboration with organisations and other clinics both at home and abroad has facilitated organic expansion of the clinic, and it is set to go from strength to strength in the year ahead.”