University of Essex Law Clinic

Name: University of Essex Law Clinic
Address: 4SB. 5. 11, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO43SQ, GB
Telephone: +441206874429

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Promoting social justice in the community with the ultimate pro bono student experience.

Essex Law Clinic benefits the local community by offering free initial advice about legal problems while giving our students the chance to work alongside practicing lawyers to advise real clients.

16/02/2026

On 11 February 2026, members of Essex Law Clinic took part in a session led by Richard Grimes, an enthusiast of Street Law and responsible for developing Street Law in the UK.

Our Clinic members came away with new skills and plenty of ideas for supporting the public through legal education.

Thank you, Richard, for such a great session!

09/01/2026

Check out our Deputy Director, Sarah, talking about her experiences so far with the Essex Law Clinic.

16/11/2025

📢 Law Clinic Bronze Training – 5 November Highlights

During our Bronze training session, Essex Law Clinic Director, Donald Nicolson, together with Deputy Student Director Sarah Loron and Student Director Favor Osazee, delivered a live practice client interview in front of their peers.

This hands-on exercise is an essential part of preparing our students for real-world legal practice, helping them build confidence and develop professional skills.

06/11/2025

We’re excited to formally introduce our Co-Student Directors for this academic year: Courtney Byrne and Favor Osazee. They'll be working closely with the Clinic team and Professor Donald Nicolson, who continues in his role as Director, to represent the student voice and support the Clinic’s work.

Courtney and Favor are passionate about access to justice and are looking forward to contributing to the Clinic’s mission of providing free legal advice to the local community. 🤝⚖️ Here’s to another impactful year ahead!

03/11/2025

Last Wednesday, Essex Law Clinic welcomed its newest Bronze members with our compulsory Bronze Induction Training, a key first step for first and second-year law students. Delivered by Donald Nicolson, Liz Fisher-Frank, Yinka Lewis, Lee Hansen and Student co-directors, Favor Osazee and Courtney Byrne.

This session equips them with the knowledge and support to begin volunteering on real-life cases and community projects under expert supervision. Welcome aboard!

29/10/2025

What does learning look like in practice? At the University of Essex Law Clinic, it looks like this....

Last Wednesday, we had our first Case Rounds session, a collaborative meeting where students review and discuss the cases they’ve taken on.

Under the guidance of firm manager Urszula Nitecka, 18 students shared insights, asked questions, and explored perspectives beyond their own files.
This approach builds confidence, sharpens analytical skills, and prepares students for the realities of legal practice.

01/10/2025

Yesterday, the Essex Law Clinic joined the Essex Law School, University of Essex First-Year Induction, where Professor Donald Nicolson, Director of the Clinic, and Co-Student Director Favor Osazee introduced students to the exciting opportunities for gaining real-world legal experience while supporting the local community.

09/09/2025

Lee Hansen, from Essex Law School, presented last Friday (5 September) at the CLEO Clinical Legal Education Organisation Conference in Liverpool, sharing work from the University of Essex Law Clinic. The talk introduced a pilot study funded by The Association of Law Teachers to evaluate equality and diversity in student recruitment to the Clinic.

20/08/2025

Meet Mackenzie Wilkinson-Rouse, a recent LLB graduate making waves at Essex Law School. As Student Director of the University of Essex Law Clinic 2024-25, Mackenzie led with purpose - supporting peers, mentoring new students, and delivering real legal impact in the community.

From homelessness outreach to client interviews, Mackenzie’s journey shows how Essex blends theory with practice to shape future lawyers.

💬 “During my time at Essex, I have enjoyed the opportunity to truly be myself without feeling the need to conform to expectations. This has allowed me to build meaningful friendships and enjoy my university experience in a way I hadn’t in previous stages of my life.”

Discover Mackenzie’s story and more in our 2025 Magazine: https://www.essex.ac.uk/departments/law/news

You can still join Essex through Clearing: https://www.essex.ac.uk/clearing
📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

18/08/2025

"I was particularly drawn by how committed the university is to real-world impact and access to justice."

For Rachel, the chance to gain real-world experience was key to her decision to choose Essex: https://brnw.ch/21wUZwt

Clearing is open now: https://brnw.ch/21wUZws

17/07/2025

🎓 Congratulations to all our Graduating Essex Law Clinic Members! 🎉

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of all our Essex Law Clinic members who graduated yesterday!

A special shoutout to our brilliant Student Director Mackenzie Wilkinson-Rouse (pictured centre), and Platinum team members Rachel Ndungu (left) and Raksha Sunder (right).

Wishing you all every success in your next chapter! ⚖️

Address

4SB. 5. 11, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO43SQ

Telephone

+441206874429

Website

https://www.essex.ac.uk/departments/law/essex-law-clinic

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