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Robert Carr, Chairman
of
Anderson Strathern, is one
of the Legal Achievers
featured in the
Schools Law Project
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Anderson
Strathern
sign up to
national
Schools Law
Project
Anderson Strathern are at the forefront of a nationwide
initiative which helps school pupils understand the legal system
and the wide variety of work that lawyers do. The teacher-led Schools Law Project also
makes young people aware that laws bring
responsibilities as well as rights.
Anderson Strathern have been strong supporters of the Schools Law Project
since it began five years ago and have extended their support
into the 2008/9 school year by again nominating a number of schools.
The schools include Tony Blair's former school, Fettes College
in Edinburgh, as well as Knox Academy and Gullane Primary in East Lothian.
Robert Carr, Chairman of Anderson Strathern,
confirmed the firm is delighted to continue
its support for such an important education initiative because it is vital young
people
understand the legal system and do not feel inhibited when
dealing with members of the legal profession.
The Schools Law Project helps to achieve this by
distributing teacher-friendly classroom materials to schools.
It also runs
a programme of school visits which takes lawyers back to their
former school to answer questions from today's pupils.
 The Schools Law Project is proving very popular with both
teachers and lawyers, and has gained the support of many law
firms throughout the country.
Patrick Gaffney, Director of The Schools Project, added his own
thanks saying, “We can only make a difference in schools if we
gain the support of the wider community. I am extremely
grateful to Anderson Strathern for their backing over
the years.”
“Indeed, I am pleased to say the support from law firms has been remarkable. They are clearly keen to
increase the understanding of young people. Almost 100,000
law firms have now been catered for and the legal profession deserves
great credit for this.”
As well as informing all pupils about a wide range of legal
matters, the project also provides information and help for
senior pupils who are considering a career in the law. In
some cases potential law students have spent time with
practising lawyers and,
where appropriate,
have been able to watch
them in
action both with clients and in court.
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