The Independent Academic Research Studies needs volunteers to help with its various projects relating to (youth) criminal justice:
http://lawworks.org.uk/temp_downloads/k25j47p107y4s122l99s88m136e18a22d120h120j66z148o7/IARS_-_Current_Internships_september_2010.pdf
http://www.iars.org.uk/content/becoming-iars-intern
Saturday, 23 October 2010
Opportunities with Community Links
On-going opportunities with Community Links:
Administrative Support Volunteer
Trainee Volunteer Paralegal Volunteer
Trainee Appeals Representative
http://www.community-links.org/get-involved/volunteering-with-the-advice-team/
Administrative Support Volunteer
Trainee Volunteer Paralegal Volunteer
Trainee Appeals Representative
http://www.community-links.org/get-involved/volunteering-with-the-advice-team/
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Volunteering in Criminal Justice
'Volunteering in criminal justice: Improving student prospects’ is a one-off event that will allow students to find out about volunteering opportunities within around 20 organisations in London whose work makes the capital safer. Whether you are interested in becoming a Metropolitan Police Special, supporting witnesses by volunteering for the Witness Service, being a mentor to prison inmates, or even sitting on the magistrates’ bench, the event will showcase a wide range of opportunities that are fulfilling and will also look great on your CV.
Organisations attending include:
- Catch22
- Crimestoppers
- CRI Volunteering London
- Foundation training company
- Greenwich Youth Offending Team
- Independent Custody Visitors
- Greenwich Racial Attacks Monitoring Unit
- Magistrates' Association
- Met Volunteer Programme
- Police Cadets
- Police Specials
- Prison Advice and Care Trust
- Rathbone
- Safer London Foundation
- SOVA
- St Giles
- Victim Support / Witness Service
This event is organised as part of London Student Volunteering Fortnight (LSVF) 2010 and is supported by the Mayor of London. Visit http://cjsroadshow.eventbrite.com/ for more information.
Organisations attending include:
- Catch22
- Crimestoppers
- CRI Volunteering London
- Foundation training company
- Greenwich Youth Offending Team
- Independent Custody Visitors
- Greenwich Racial Attacks Monitoring Unit
- Magistrates' Association
- Met Volunteer Programme
- Police Cadets
- Police Specials
- Prison Advice and Care Trust
- Rathbone
- Safer London Foundation
- SOVA
- St Giles
- Victim Support / Witness Service
This event is organised as part of London Student Volunteering Fortnight (LSVF) 2010 and is supported by the Mayor of London. Visit http://cjsroadshow.eventbrite.com/ for more information.
Sunday, 26 September 2010
RARE OPPORTUNITIES: Weekly Internships with Bar Pro Bono Unit and LawWorks
New volunteering opportunities at the Bar Pro Bono Unit and LawWorks:
Commitment of one day a week (potentially one day every other week) from the end of October 2010 for a period of at least 6 months.
These are three distinct roles and you may apply for more than one so please look at each role description and specify on your form which position(s) you wish to be considered for.
Commitment of one day a week (potentially one day every other week) from the end of October 2010 for a period of at least 6 months.
These are three distinct roles and you may apply for more than one so please look at each role description and specify on your form which position(s) you wish to be considered for.
Bar Pro Bono Unit Casework Intern – specification here
LawWorks Individuals Casework Intern – specification here
LawWorks Mediation Project Intern – specification here
All applications must be made on the application form that can be found here.
No applications by CV and covering letter will be accepted.
Please note that the deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 10th October. You will be contacted shortly afterwards, you may be invited to meet staff from the organisations or to chat over the phone about the role and see if the post is a good fit.
The organisations will not be able to offer any travel or lunch expenses for these roles due to overstretched finances.
Should you have any questions please contact Ms Natalia Rymaszewska via natalia@barprobono.org.uk
Friday, 10 September 2010
Law Centre Reception and Administration Assistant Volunteers Wanted
Croydon and Sutton Law Centre is seeking Law Centre Reception and Administration Assistant Volunteers. Applicants should note that the Law Centre (79 Park Lane, Croydon, CR0 1JG) is 1 hour-1.5hours from central London (Zone 1):
Croydon and Sutton Law Centre exist to reduce poverty and promote education by helping people to understand and enforce their legal rights.
They are currently seeking reception/administration volunteers to work in our front office. By volunteering, you will help keep our services running smoothly and make a valuable contribution to the support they are able to offer members of the local communities.
They are a small, friendly office and endeavour to provide ongoing training and support to their volunteers. This role is suitable for somebody with some office experience and a willingness to learn and is a great opportunity for somebody wishing to gain experience within a law centre environment.
You will be a friendly-face to meet and greet clients and have an excellent telephone manner. The role will involve managing incoming calls and taking accurate messages, handling enquiries on the telephone and in person and booking appointments amongst other administrative duties.
Importantly, due to the time and resources invested in our volunteers, they are looking for people who can who can make a minimum commitment of one full day per week for at least six months.
For more information, please contact Laura Turner on lauraturner.swllc@yahoo.co.uk or 020 8767 2777.
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Law Clinics Survey Volunteering Opportunities
Law Clinics Survey Volunteering Opportunities
LawWorks is in the process of conducting a survey of clients at all our member free legal advice clinics in order to gain a snapshot of the client activity across the country. This will enable us to keep track of what legal issues are being faced in different parts of the country, understand where we can improve delivery and become more aware of who is currently being assisted.
Due to the limited resources at many clinics some will need assistance from volunteers who will be on hand to help clients complete the Survey. We will be dealing with this on a clinic by clinic basis and initially we are in need of 7 volunteers to attend clinics run by South West London Law Centres in the week commencing 21 June.
Volunteers will need to be free to attend the clinic once and to visit LawWorks offices one afternoon to find out more about the task. If you are interested in going along to a free legal advice clinic for one weekday evening to help with this process then please e-mail Sarah Cox sarah.cox@lawworks.org.uk
LawWorks is in the process of conducting a survey of clients at all our member free legal advice clinics in order to gain a snapshot of the client activity across the country. This will enable us to keep track of what legal issues are being faced in different parts of the country, understand where we can improve delivery and become more aware of who is currently being assisted.
Due to the limited resources at many clinics some will need assistance from volunteers who will be on hand to help clients complete the Survey. We will be dealing with this on a clinic by clinic basis and initially we are in need of 7 volunteers to attend clinics run by South West London Law Centres in the week commencing 21 June.
Volunteers will need to be free to attend the clinic once and to visit LawWorks offices one afternoon to find out more about the task. If you are interested in going along to a free legal advice clinic for one weekday evening to help with this process then please e-mail Sarah Cox sarah.cox@lawworks.org.uk
Thursday, 3 June 2010
LawWorks Opportunities
LawWorks is recruiting for two part-time positions for next year. They are both paid and the deadline is 5th July. It is an independent charity that aims to increase the delivery of free legal advice to individuals and community groups in need. It does this by supporting, promoting and encouraging a commitment to pro bono legal advice across the legal profession.
For full details of the application process, job description and more details about the charity, please visit our website http://lawworks.org.uk/?id=jobs
Project Officer - Choices and ALLIES Projects
Salary: NJC point 23 (£23,497 inc ILW)
Hours: 24 hours per week
We require a Project Officer for the Choices and ALLIES (A Local Lawyer in Every School) Projects. The post holder will administer the matching of pro bono opportunities with solicitors who are not currently employed through the Choices Project. LawWorks Choices has developed the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which volunteers are eligible for once they have completed 40 hours of pro bono work. The scheme enables volunteers to obtain a guaranteed interview with a LawWorks member firm when a position is available for which they are qualified. The post holder will liaise with law firms in relation to this scheme. The role will also involve providing administrative support to the ALLIES project which encourages lawyers to become school governors. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised and ideally have some knowledge of the legal profession and/or the third sector.
Closing date: 5 July 2010 Interviews: 13-15 July 2010
Training Officer
Salary: NJC point 23 (£23,497 inc. ILW) pro rata
Hours: 21 per week split over at least 4 days per week.
We currently have a vacancy for the position of Training Officer. This person is responsible for organising LawWorks’ CPD accredited training programme for legal advice clinic volunteers as well as practical advice talks for community groups. You will be responsible for booking the trainers and venues as well as dealing with all the attendees using a web-based booking system.
Closing date: 5 July 2010 Interviews: 13-15 July 2010
For full details of the application process, job description and more details about the charity, please visit our website http://lawworks.org.uk/?id=jobs
Project Officer - Choices and ALLIES Projects
Salary: NJC point 23 (£23,497 inc ILW)
Hours: 24 hours per week
We require a Project Officer for the Choices and ALLIES (A Local Lawyer in Every School) Projects. The post holder will administer the matching of pro bono opportunities with solicitors who are not currently employed through the Choices Project. LawWorks Choices has developed the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which volunteers are eligible for once they have completed 40 hours of pro bono work. The scheme enables volunteers to obtain a guaranteed interview with a LawWorks member firm when a position is available for which they are qualified. The post holder will liaise with law firms in relation to this scheme. The role will also involve providing administrative support to the ALLIES project which encourages lawyers to become school governors. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised and ideally have some knowledge of the legal profession and/or the third sector.
Closing date: 5 July 2010 Interviews: 13-15 July 2010
Training Officer
Salary: NJC point 23 (£23,497 inc. ILW) pro rata
Hours: 21 per week split over at least 4 days per week.
We currently have a vacancy for the position of Training Officer. This person is responsible for organising LawWorks’ CPD accredited training programme for legal advice clinic volunteers as well as practical advice talks for community groups. You will be responsible for booking the trainers and venues as well as dealing with all the attendees using a web-based booking system.
Closing date: 5 July 2010 Interviews: 13-15 July 2010
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