Applications for this job are now closed
We are looking for a Clinical Legal Education and Pro Bono Intern.
This post is offered on a part-time basis for 16 hours per week, over a period of 7 months. Your weekly hours can be worked flexibly to fit around study. Your main working location will be in our office in Old College, with the option of some time working from home, with agreement of your line manager.
The Opportunity
Edinburgh University’s Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) has been delivering pro bono legal services to the public since 2007. In 2019, the Clinical Legal Education and Pro Bono Team was created to enhance and extend the University of Edinburgh, School of Law’s pro bono and clinical legal education portfolio.
We are looking for a Student Intern to join the Professional Services team in the School of Law. You will be responsible for work within Edinburgh University’s Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC). This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a position to work around their degree and to gain experience dealing with a range of stakeholders, and with the general public.
You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, organisational skills and sound Microsoft IT skills. Working closely with the Clinical Legal Education and Pro Bono Administrator you will be organising client appointments, communicating with solicitors and advocates, dealing with on the night FLAC issues, and keeping files/letters up to date.
As an intern position, you will have the benefit of receiving practical experience working directly with clients and solicitors; the opportunity to participate in networking events and meetings; and there is a flexible schedule for students to work around their degree.
Please apply with a CV and personal statement indicating how you meet the Knowledge. Skills and Experience outlined in the job description. We invite candidates to use their cover letter to highlight professional and personal experiences that maybe relevant to role. Law interview panels will take submitted documents into account when assessing applications in line with listed criteria, including acknowledging areas of potential impact such as caring responsibilities, family leave and health related matters
You can expect
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more.
