Leicester Law School
Pro Bono
Real cases. Real Impact. Real Growth.
At Leicester’s Legal Advice Clinic, students don’t just study the law—they live it. Working with real clients in areas like housing, immigration, family, and business, students deliver life-changing support while gaining hands-on legal experience that sets them apart.
The Clinic collaborates closely with local organisations and solicitors, strengthening community ties and giving students a unique perspective on how law can empower change. Our work has helped individuals secure compensation, avoid homelessness, and find justice—and students are at the heart of it all.
Many describe their Clinic experience as “transformative” and “life-changing.” They build confidence, sharpen legal skills, and consistently achieve higher academic results compared to their peers.
Student contributions are celebrated through awards and national recognition, reflecting the innovation, inclusivity, and impact of their work.
Whether you're passionate about justice or exploring career paths, the Clinic is a launchpad for legal futures—with opportunities to explore cutting-edge tools like AI in practice.
Spotlight on Pro Bono Projects
Legal Advice Clinic
Law students provide free legal advice to the public, supervised by qualified solicitors. Services take place online, on campus, and across the community. This year included the launch of the Immigration Clinic, expanded collaborations with law firms BWS and Shakespeare Martineau, and student participation in campus events such as the Leicestershire Junior Lawyers panel and an Iftar dinner during Ramadan.
Collaborative Client Projects
Legal Support Students
Trained to assist in Leicester family courts as McKenzie Friends, students support unrepresented litigants and gain first-hand experience in family law and courtroom dynamics. The project began in response to legal aid cuts in 2017.Windrush Compensation Project
Students raise awareness of the Windrush Scandal and assist eligible claimants by gathering evidence and preparing claims. This year included advocacy training and fundraising for the African Caribbean Centre
Against Violence & Abuse (AVA)
Students participate in family law advice sessions at Shama Women’s Centre and New Dawn New Day, and publish blogs exploring legal and social challenges. They develop the ability to write accessibly about complex, often sensitive issues.Student Led Projects
Street Law
Students create podcasts, educational videos, and workshops to share legal information in engaging formats. This year’s highlights included water-saving campaigns and fundraising events for Global Action Day
Project LIGHT
Students support homeless communities through volunteering, donation drives, and social media advocacy. Events include collaborative campus activities with other Clinic projects.
Miscarriages of Justice Project
Students focus on prisoners maintaining innocence and promote awareness of justice system flaws using online campaigns and legal research.
AMICUS Project
In partnership with the death row charity Amicus, students review legal documents, lead campus events, and explore ethical issues surrounding capital punishment.
Insight Project
Students deliver law-based workshops in primary schools inspired by the television show Taskmaster. Their outreach also includes fundraising and a growing podcast series aimed at young learners.
SEND Project
Focusing on special educational needs and disabilities, students fundraise for IPSEA, produce research-driven awareness campaigns, and host a podcast that amplifies disabled voices.
Senior Solutions
Students create accessible materials about elder abuse and legal rights, empowering seniors to identify issues and find support.
Legally Green
Students promote legal perspectives on environmental issues through printed materials, campus events, and fundraising efforts—including Go Green Day and content about magnet fishing laws.
Lawyers Without Borders
Students contribute to global justice initiatives through pro bono legal research and fundraising. This year featured a merchandise campaign supporting Save the Children UK.
Immigration and Asylum Project
Students assist asylum seekers in building fresh claims and interpreting new immigration policies. Highlights included seminars and a community photography exhibition.