National firm Stowe Family Law has partnered with King’s College London to offer free legal advice to staff, students and members of the public at the King’s Legal Clinic.
Lawyers Graham Coy and Alice Wightman from the Stowe Family Law office at Chancery Lane will support third-year students throughout the process as they offer the clinic’s clients initial free legal advice.
The joint legal clinic will officially launch on Wednesday 23 October at King’s Legal Clinic at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London. The clinic will operate by appointment only.
Graham (pictured) commented: ‘Alice and I are delighted to be involved with the King’s Legal Clinic, supporting both the students and clients by sharing our expertise at Stowe Family Law. Since the removal of legal aid for the majority of family law cases more people are having to represent themselves, frequently with disastrous outcomes. Having professional and specialist legal advice can be life-changing and make a positive difference to somebody’s future.’
Shaila Pal, director of clinical legal education and supervising solicitor at King’s Legal Clinic, said: ‘We are very pleased to be partnering with Stowe Family Law on this invaluable service for the community. The need for pro bono advice in family law is considerable, with disadvantaged groups and people with limited means desperately needing specialist assistance.’
