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Douglas Connell,
Joint Senior
Partner at Turcan Connell,
supports the aims
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Schools Law Project. |
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Turcan Connell sign
up to
national
Schools Law
Project
Turcan Connell 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.
Turcan Connell 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 nominating Merchiston
Castle School in Edinburgh and St Andrew's Primary School,
Guernsey for the supply of project materials.
Douglas Connell, a founding partner and now Joint Senior Partner
of
Turcan Connell,
confirmed that the firm is delighted to be involved in such
an important education initiative which helps young people
to learn about the legal system and to understand the important role
that respect for the law plays in a modern democratic society.
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.
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Turcan Connell's
head office
is situated in the impressive
Princes Exchange building
in central Edinburgh. |
The initiative 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
Turcan Connell have decided to support 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 Turcan Connell for their backing.”
“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 spend time with
practising lawyers and, where appropriate, are able to watch
them in
action both with clients and in court.
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