The Clinic is run by law students from Dundee University Law School, supervised by law staff. We offer free and confidential advice and assistance and, in some cases, representation, to eligible members of the public.
Who we help
All advice, assistance and guidance offered by students is carried out under the supervision of qualified lawyers.
What we help with
Referral option
We have a considerable number of partnership organisations. If the Clinic is unable to deal with your problem we will help you find a suitable organisation that can help. During the teaching semesters we are open every Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm at Boyles Chambers. No appointment necessary. During the student vacation periods the Clinic opening hours are restricted.
Our history
The Student Law Clinic at Dundee University opened its doors on 31 January 2011. The Clinic is an initiative embarked upon by a very enthusiastic and energetic student body, headed by a Student Director. Law School staff, local solicitors and a Management Committee support the students' activities. The project was undertaken with the belief that it had to be driven by students if it was to be sustainable. The University of Dundee is a city campus and the city has a very substantial unmet legal need with only one Law Centre and one main CAB serving a city of 145,000 people.
The Clinic has numerous partnerships within the University and Dundee Students Association and with advice agencies, the City Council and Fife Law Centre. In May 2012 Boyles Solicitors kindly provided the Clinic with rooms within their chambers in Dundee city centre. Having a city centre premises has increased the number of clients coming into the Clinic, which in turn has allowed the Clinic to take on more advisers and extend its representation service.
Academic modules
Accredited clinical modules were introduced as part of the LLB degree program from January 2013. The modules are unique in that students are assessed on the practical and professional knowledge and skills aspects of their Clinic work.
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