On the 23rd of November, UCL JLAP held its first panel event of the year centred on immigration in the time of Brexit. Attended by over 25 participants, it was an engaging discussion that focused on the changes as a result of the immigration policy and the possible ramifications towards the humanitarian rights of asylum…
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“What were you wearing?” – How the Criminal Justice System is Failing to Deliver Access to Justice for Women who are Victims of Sexual Assault and Rape
By Sarika Bhatia The European Court of Human Rights recently conducted a study that drew attention to the fact that a very small number of the applications received are filled by women. When analysing this, they pointed out that this reflects the obstacles that women face, including a lack of resources, confidence, awareness, as…
An Introduction to UCL Junior Lawyers Against Poverty
Centred around the common goal to eradicate poverty, Lawyers Against Poverty (LAP) is an established network of lawyers around the world who are dedicated to ameliorating the access to justice in developing countries through improved legal education. As a junior division of LAP, UCL JLAP aspires to channel and nurture advocacy amongst students whilst gathering…
A Masterclass in Advocacy with Tribunal Judge Nicholas Easterman
By Nathan Ong Event organised by Iben Vagle On 3 November 2021, the UCL Student Pro Bono Committee hosted Tribunal Judge Nicholas Easterman at Bentham House, where he conducted a bespoke Advocacy Masterclass session for UCL Laws students in attendance. Tribunal Judge Nicholas Easterman is a Diversity and Community Relations Judge (DCRJ) located in the…
The UCL-KCL Pro Bono in the City Event
By Anna Kam The UCL CAJ Student Pro Bono Committee held its first collaborative event with King’s College London Pro Bono Society and the UCL Law Society on 28th October 2021, which concerned pro bono work that is done at city law firms. This is the first time the 3 societies have worked together…