The Aberdeen Law Project

We operate through an independent company called Casus Omissus, which means gap in the law. We are not part of The University of Aberdeen, but we operate in partnership with it. We are a law project, not a law clinic. This is both deliberate and important. Our clinical dimension is where we provide advice and representation. It is vital, but it is just one part of what we do. The other part, the larger part, involves engaging, educating and empowering the community. Our founding principles are clear: ALP should work to reduce the access to justice problem, not just "fire-fight" existing issues. We are integrated with the legal profession to an extent that is unprecedented. Lawyers from across the world train, mentor, supervise and donate to ALP. It's remarkable and greatly appreciated. In its first year of operation ALP met with numerous organisations and individuals. We even made international headlines. Since then it's been more of the same. Every year we have gone on to do more and more. Highlights include devising and implementing a host of innovative education programmes, appearing before the Scottish Parliament and winning cases that have become reported decisions. As of January 2015, ALP students have met with approximately 1,000 potential clients and represented over 200. But this is only the beginning. We have more people to help, more boundaries to push. If you can help us or we can help you, please do get in touch.