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Linda Urquhart, Chief
Executive
of
Morton Fraser, supports the aims
of the Schools Law Project. |
Morton Fraser
continue support for
Schools Law
Project
Morton Fraser remain 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.
Morton Fraser have been strong supporters of the scheme
since it's inception seven years ago and have extended their support
for another year by again nominating George Heriot's School and Castlebrae Community High School in Edinburgh.
The firm is also pleased to nominate St Thomas of Aquin's High
School which sits only a few hundred metres from the new Morton
Fraser head office at Quartermile Two in central Edinburgh.
Meanwhile, a number of Glasgow schools are also benefiting as
Morton Fraser have once again nominated The Glasgow Academy as well as St Mungo's
Academy and five of its feeder primaries.
Linda Urquhart, Chief Executive of Morton Fraser,
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 feel confident
when dealing with members of the legal profession.
The Schools Law Project helps to achieve this by
distributing weekly classroom materials to schools which
focus on recent news event to examine the role of law and other
important matters of citizenship.
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 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
Morton Fraser 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 Morton Fraser 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,
have been able to watch
them in
action both with clients and in court.
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