The Law Clinic has opened its door to members of public offering advice in the areas of housing, consumer and employment law.

The Clinic is a new project from the University’s School of Law, to give students practical experience interviewing and advising clients. Law students are able to offer free legal support and guidance to members of the general public. All students have all been trained in skills and techniques to support clients, and trained staff are available at all times to assist students.

Zain Qazi a second year Law student said: “It’s a great opportunity for students to put their studies into practice. You can put it on to your CV and you’re more likely to be taken seriously when applying for a job.”

Tom Mortimer, Head of the School of Law said: “This is an important opportunity for our students. The legal environment is extremely competitive and the Law Clinic will give added value to employing a student from the University of Bedfordshire.

“The Law Clinic will give our students the chance to interact with real people with real problems; it offers the link between theory and practice.”

The Law Clinic offers one off initial advice sessions in housing and consumer law. Advice on employment law is also available one session a month.

One hour appointments are available, to be booked in advance, between 2pm and 5pm on two Wednesday afternoons a month.

The session dates for 2015 are:

• Wed Jan 14th and 21st
• Wed Feb 11th and 25th
• Wed March 11th and 18th
• Wed April 8th and 22nd
• Wed May 13th and 20th
• Wed June 10th and 24th

For further information or to book an appointment email: lawclinic@beds.ac.uk or telephone: 07702 338684 (24 hour voicemail facility).

The Law Clinic is a Steps project funded by the Vice Chancellor’s Student Experience Fund.