Mr Grainger and Ms Jamieson, both second year law students, are succeeding co-student directors Helena Siebenrock, who stepped down in May, and Victorie-Anne Gomez-Llorens, who stepped down earlier in the year.

Anna Robertson, chair of the board of directors, said of the new appointments that “they have shown their drive, ingenuity, resilience and impressive abilities, during their time with ALP, in particular as deputy student directors. I have full confidence that they will continue the mantle of our past successes and provide a fresh and exciting perspective in guiding the students and the Project into its next chapter.”

Md Siebenrock said: “Leading the project during my time as student director has been a rewarding albeit challenging experience during Covid-19. The project has risen above this challenge fantastically and continues to do so as normality returns. It never fails to inspire me to see what incredible work students who are empowered in their ideas and guided in their work can do and the positive impact it can have.

“I have no doubt that James and Emma will continue to carry the project forward and I look forward to seeing what both of them achieve in guiding the Project into its next chapter of leadership.”

Mr Grainger and Ms Jamieson, commented: “During Victorie-Anne and Helena’s stewardship of the Aberdeen Law Project, they have navigated the challenges posed by Covid-19 and introduced a number of fantastic new initiatives which have gained national recognition. We aim to maintain this professional and exemplary standard of work.

“We look forward to building on our current successes and continuing to support the North East community in bridging the access to justice gap.”