Pro Bono

Amicus is a legal charity providing representation for those facing the death penalty in the United States. It has a dedicated internship programme sending law graduates each year to work in the US.

How you can work with Amicus

• Casework

• Trial summarising

• Research

• Form student groups dedicated to fundraising and increasing awareness

Here, students and commercial lawyers from national law firms work together to provide much-needed free legal support to start-ups, entrepreneurs and small businesses.

How you can support the Commercial Law Hub

• General commercial areas

• Corporate law

• Intellectual property

• Property law

• Non-contentious employment law

Citizens Advice Manchester provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice and information. It campaigns for positive change in the following areas:

• welfare benefits

• housing

• debt

• employment

How you can support Citizens Advice

• Become a front-line advisor on their advice lines

• Be involved in research and campaigns

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the principal public agency for conducting criminal prosecutions in England and Wales.

It’s important that they continue to improve what they do, to build public confidence in the criminal justice system. One of the ways they do this is through Local Scrutiny and Involvement Panels (LSIPs).

How you can work with the CPS

• Undergo training with the CPS

• Scrutinise case files

Placements with the CPS are rare, and this is offered as a new alternative suitable for law students.

The Legal Advocacy Support project with Greater Manchester Law Centre aims to provide free legal advice and representation to the residents of Greater Manchester who cannot access legal help.

How you can work with the Legal Advocacy Support project

• Work with clients on their benefits appeals cases from start to finish
• Prepare the case, advise your client then represent them at a tribunal.

The National Justice Museum develops and delivers law and justice educational programmes to young people in schools and colleges by:

• supporting and raising aspirations about the legal system

• raising awareness of the consequences of crime

How you can work with the National Justice Museum

• Assist with proceedings in mock legal hearings at our moot court room

• Answer questions about what it is like to work in the legal system or study law

POPS provides support to families of offenders by operating a range of projects throughout the North West of England.

How you can work with POPs

• Assist an offender’s rehabilitation and resistance

• Offer support  to those affected by the criminal justice process either face-to-face or over the telephone

• Support research initiatives

Support Through Court is a national charity for people facing court alone. They provide a much-needed service of practical and emotional support.

How you can work with Support Through Court

• Assist people with real cases

• Guide clients through legal proceedings

• Empower clients to manage their own case more effectively

A campaigning organisation dedicated to combatting homelessness and assisting with housing-related problems.

How you can support Shelter

As a volunteer, you’ll be trained to provide assistance and administrative support to Shelter caseworkers and solicitors. You can get involved with these areas:

• housing

• debt

• welfare benefits

• community care matters

The new Student Independent Advisory Group (IAG), in the City of Manchester Division, gives students the opportunity to make a difference in their community.

How you can work with Greater Manchester Police

• Discuss important issues with local police leaders

• Gain insight into how the force operates

• Provide independent advice to Greater Manchester Police to improve the quality of the policing service they deliver within the local student community.

Young Citizens help young people contribute to their communities and strengthen democratic society.

Young Citizens work includes:

• immersive mock trials where young people learn about the criminal justice system

• empowering children to take action on social issues

How you can work with Young Citizens

• You could volunteer either as a facilitator or coach for their mock trial competition events.