Richard Atkinson, former President of the Law Society has said: “My firm has used SOCS since November 2021 and we have been really impressed by the scheme. It not only assists us in being able to support advocates more fully at court but it also acts as a great introduction to students interested in a career in criminal law. I see great potential in it being rolled out nationally, and I look forward to helping that happen.” (Student Outdoor Clerk Scheme – Kent Law School – University of Kent).
Andrew Bishop, Vice Chair CLSA says that his and other local firms have used the Sussex University scheme, Sussex Law School launches new scheme to train students as court notetakers : Staff Hub : University of Sussex
Alwyn Jones is at the initial stage of setting up an Outdoor Clerk scheme at De Montfort University, Leicester and is looking for Criminal Lawyers in the Leicester area to chat about the project and is looking to make contact in the first three weeks of September.
If any members are interested then contact her on apjones@dmu.ac.uk