Liberty - Protecting civil liberties, promoting human rights

The volunteers, who are student members of the Human Rights Unit at BPP Law School take part in letters clinics at Liberty. They help answer the thousands of letters calling for human rights and civil liberties advice that we receive each year.The project was praised by the judges for the "practical way students can contribute in a useful way which prepares them for pro bono contribution throughout their careers. An imaginative scheme, well thought through". Commenting on the Award

Kara Irwin, BPP Pro Bono Director:“We are really pleased to have won this award and are hoping that it spurs even more law students and lawyers to join our work and to support Liberty."

Nicole Chrolavicius, co-ordinator of Liberty's letters clinic: "The BPP students have made a tremendous contribution to Liberty's advice service work and we are delighted that the project has been recognised by the legal community. We hope that this recognition of the value of pro bono work will encourage law students and law firms alike to foster and develop their commitments to community groups and projects such as ours."

Liberty Press Office: 020 7378 3656 or 07973 831 128