Solicitor

The School of Law is seeking two enthusiastic and collaborative practising solicitors to contribute to the set-up and delivery of a new Independent Legal Advice Pilot for survivors of sexual violence in Scotland (‘the SOLACE Project’). The 3-year pilot is an independent initiative led by the Emma Ritch Law Clinic within the Glasgow Open Justice Centre (GO Justice) in the School of Law. It will increase access to justice for complainers in sexual offences cases by providing independent legal advice to complainers in High Court Sexual Offences cases in Scotland. The post-holders will also provide innovative teaching and training to students, enabling the next generation of Scottish lawyers to gain critical legal skills and improved awareness of trauma-informed legal practice.

This pilot project underpins the University’s commitment to being a civic and inclusive community which champions education as an engine for social progress. In this role, you will play a vital leadership role in ensuring the highest standards of service provision to complainers in sexual violence cases in an innovative and exciting project, and an excellent learning experience for students in the School of Law.