The Law In The Community Module At Northumbria University- Working In Partnership With Citizens Advice As An Effective Teaching Tool

Authors

  • Lyndsey Bengtsson Northumbria University
  • Callum Thomson Northumbria University
  • Bethany A Court Northumbria University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19164/ijcle.v28i1.1129

Abstract

This article discusses the Law in the Community module, which has recently been introduced into the curriculum at Northumbria University. In this module, the students attend fortnightly workshops with their university tutor and volunteer each week at their local Citizens Advice. The aims of the module are to develop the students’ knowledge and professional skills and appreciation of access to justice challenges, whilst simultaneously advising members of the community through their volunteer work at the Citizens Advice. The purpose of this paper is twofold: firstly, to present and discuss data from a semi-structured interview with the academic responsible for the design and delivery of the module during the first year of its inception. Secondly, to evaluate the pedagogical benefits and the benefits to the wider community.

Author Biographies

Lyndsey Bengtsson, Northumbria University

Lyndsey Bengtsson is a lecturer and clinic supervisor in the School of Law at Northumbria University.

Callum Thomson, Northumbria University

Callum Thomson is a lecturer and clinic supervisor in the School of Law at Northumbria University.

Bethany A Court, Northumbria University

Bethany A Court is a lecturer and clinic supervisor in the School of Law at Northumbria University.

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Published

2021-04-22

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