Community Engagement
We foster long-term relationships within the local community. We work with the North East voluntary and legal sector.
Students getting involved in the community
We collaborate with partners who work in communities through our various community and pro bono initiatives.
These schemes give students the opportunity to:
- work alongside lawyers
- mentor students out in the community
- work with organisations who support clients who can't afford legal representation
Pro bono steering group
The group has been set up to help develop the existing pro bono and community initiatives.
The group aims to:
- identify ways to expand and identify new opportunities
- give guidance on developing a strategy for pro bono at Newcastle Law School
- identify and work collaboratively on funding applications for pro bono and community projects
Street Law
Our Street Law Ambassadors work with local community groups, youth groups, and schools. They deliver sessions on legal issues such as:
- police powers
- access to legal advice
- rights at school
- street drinking
- transitions into adulthood
Street Law is an award-winning pro bono scheme. It won 'Pro bono/Community Initiative of the Year’ at the 2018 Northern Law Awards. It was also awarded Outstanding Contribution to the Community Pride of Newcastle University Award 2017.
