London Moorgate
Pro bono
Since opening, Moorgate has developed a strong and varied pro bono programme. We offer a range of opportunities to develop your legal skills. We also work with the Careers Service, focusing on how your pro bono experience benefits you in seeking employment and/or making the most of your training contract.
If you are thinking about studying with us and have further questions about pro bono please contact Stella Dunn on 01483 216124 or Student Services on 01483 216955. If you are a current student please access the pro bono pages on Elite.
Bail advice scheme
Intellectual property letter writing clinic
Streetlaw
Your day in court
Dellow Centre drop-in advice clinic
External placements
Bail advice scheme
The bail advice scheme provides advice to clients detained by the Immigration Service. You will take instructions from your client visiting them in the immigration removal centre and prepare the letter of advice. All your work is closely supervised by our Supervising Solicitor.
Our students say
“I would honestly advise all LPC students to get involved in a project like this as I believe it provides excellent grounding for the more practical aspects of legal work … and shows you what a supervisor/trainee relationship will be like.”
LPC 2008/09
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Intellectual property letter writing clinic
The College has recently started working with Own-it, an organisation supporting start-up businesses in the creative industries.
You will draft materials for Own-it’s website including letters of advice to individual queries. You will have the chance to use your drafting, analysis and team work skills. This is supervised by external solicitors and our own academic staff.
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Streetlaw
Streetlaw is public legal education and can cover anything from children’s rights to police powers. At Moorgate we work with local community groups to provide interactive workshops on their chosen legal topic.
You will practise team work, client care, research and presentation skills.
Our partners say
“I was really impressed with your students, in particular, the level of communication throughout and the organisation.”
Kings Corner Project
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Your day in court
Working with our community group clients, we provide the chance to act out a criminal mock trial. We use real court rooms and prepare the participants to act out the parts, understanding the relevant law and court practice.
You will research and present preparatory workshops in teams of 3 or 4. This gives you a chance to practise project management and client care skills.
Our partners say
“Thank you so much for all your hard work in arranging the programme for the Young Leaders. It has been inspirational. “Your Day in Court” was fantastic!”
The staff and Young Leaders at the Eastside Young Leaders Academy
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Dellow Centre drop-in advice clinic
The College has worked for many years with Providence Row, a charity assisting homeless people. It runs a weekly legal advice clinic from its Dellow Day Centre.
You will work with volunteer advisers, taking initial client details, observing interviews and carrying out follow-up tasks. In complex cases, this involves accessing specialist legal advice for the client.
Our students say
“This experience has enabled me to gain experience and confidence in a range of areas…I have also enjoyed working with a range of professionals and clients”.
LPC 2008/09
Our partners say
“I just wanted to let you know that our client …is moving into a bedsit this afternoon. This is a real result for him and he is very excited. I just wanted to thank you for your contribution in making this happen.”
Reception and Support Services Manager, Providence Row
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External placements
You can also partcipate in projects with a variety of organisations outside the College including the National Centre for Domestic Violence, the International Lawyers Project, Interrights and the Free Representation Unit.
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