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Beveridge & Kellas back national
Schools Law Project
Beveridge & Kellas Solicitors 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.
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Graeme
Duncan |
Beveridge & Kellas 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 local secondary
and primary schools in Edinburgh.
Graeme Duncan, a Partner at Beveridge & Kellas, confirmed the firm is delighted to continue
supporting such an important education initiative because it is vital young
Scots
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 and organizing
a programme of school visits which takes lawyers into schools to
answer questions put by
pupils.
The scheme is proving very popular with both
teachers and lawyers, and has gained the full support of the Law
Society of Scotland. The Society’s Director of Education &
Training, Liz Campbell commented, “We are delighted that
Beveridge & Kellas have decided to continue their support
for this programme which
helps break down some of the misconceptions and
 stereotypes
which still persist about lawyers and the work they do.”
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 Graeme Duncan, Mike Kemp and the rest of the team at
Beveridge & Kellas for their backing over
the years.”
“Indeed, I am pleased to say the support from solicitors all
over Scotland has been remarkable. They are clearly keen to
increase the understanding of young people. Almost 200 law firms
have now signed up with the result that more than 60,000 school
pupils have been catered for. 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, been able to watch
them in
action both with clients and in court.
 In addition
to the Schools Law Project, Beveridge & Kellas
are supporters of the
www.achieversuk.com initiative. This imaginative
scheme helps teachers throughout Scotland raise the
confidence and ambition of youngsters by highlighting the
success of former pupils of their school in a wide variety of
fields. City of Edinburgh Council are participating in the
programme and
Beveridge & Kellas are pleased to lend their support.
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