Volunteering opportunity
The University of Bolton LAB, run in collaboration with Bolton Library, is a free legal advice service, staffed by law students working under the supervision of experienced volunteer solicitors from the local area.
The LAB provides an advice-only service and currently covers a wide range of legal areas including: employment, family, civil litigation, consumer, immigration, property, wills & probate and personal injury. Appointments currently take place in person only at Bolton Library on the second Tuesday of each month between 11:00am – 1:00pm.
The LAB are looking for additional solicitors (specialising in any area of law) to support their service. Volunteer solicitors do not necessarily need to be available to attend the clinic each month – any support would be greatly appreciated.
Solicitors give verbal advice to the client during their 30 minute appointment. Up to two students will shadow the solicitor during the appointment to help with note-taking. Solicitors are allocated a maximum of four clients per clinic session.
University of Bolton students speak to the individual first to understand the issue and take preliminary information. The volunteer solicitor is provided with a brief synopsis of the case to check suitability and to complete conflict checks.
Person specification
Solicitors with a current practising certificate.
Application process
This is an ongoing opportunity.
If you are interested in volunteering with University of Bolton Legal Advice Bureau, please contact Asif Timol, Clinic Lead from University of Bolton for an informal conversation about the opportunity: a.timol@bolton.ac.uk