Expert blog: A model for legal education in challenging times for access to justice

Curran, L ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6371-2975, 2025. Expert blog: A model for legal education in challenging times for access to justice. Nottingham: Nottingham Trent University.

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Abstract

Study surveyed NLS Legal clients, students, and staff to measure the effectiveness and impact of NLS Legal on student development, employability, client outcomes, and improving access to justice for the local community.

There are three key areas to the findings:

Student Development and Employability:
NLS Legal has a transformational effect on students' personal and professional development, attainment, and employability prospects.
Students reported a heightened awareness of the importance of access to justice and the value of pro bono work within society.
There is evidence suggesting that involvement with NLS Legal positively impacts students' overall grades, with a higher percentage of NLS Legal students achieving a 2.1 or first-class degree compared to the general student cohort.

Client Experience:
Clients indicated reduced stress levels and increased hope due to the advice provided by NLS Legal.
The signposting approach used by NLS Legal is crucial in helping clients access assistance and provides essential information to those who may not seek legal support, through trusted intermediaries such as health or social workers.

Community Impact:
NLS Legal help trusted intermediaries support their clients, reaching individuals who might otherwise not access legal help.
The commitment, passion, and compassion of NLS Legal towards its clients are evident.
NLS Legal secured £995,240 in compensation, settlements, and benefits for clients in 2021-2022, bringing the cumulative total to £6.2 million by 2022-2023.

This research confirms that NLS Legal's work is important, innovative, and has a demonstrable positive impact. Exposing law students to practical experience in access to justice services is a model for legal education across the UK, and worldwide.

Item Type:	Website content
Description:	Blog post
Creators:	Curran, L.
Publisher:	Nottingham Trent University
Place of Publication:	Nottingham
Date:	7 February 2025
Identifiers:	Number Type 2372667 Other
Divisions:	Schools > Nottingham Law School
Record created by:	Jonathan Gallacher
Date Added:	11 Feb 2025 15:40
Last Modified:	11 Feb 2025 15:48
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/53027

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