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A new report has found that men within couples have substantially more private pension wealth than women, which poses particular challenges when they divorce.

Supported by the Attorney General, the LawWorks Student Pro Bono awards celebrate the best pro bono activities undertaken by law students and law schools and the positive impact on those assisted.Whilst law schools and students across the country …

Students in the School of Social Sciences have the opportunity to work with qualified legal practitioners and academic staff to provide pro bono legal advice to members of the public, who are not able to access free legal aid elsewhere. In summer …

The session is part of the University of Manchester's research project which is analysing the changes to local authority support during COVID-19. The researchers are particularly keen to understand the impact on carers over 70 looking after …

The Dementia Law Clinic, part of the School of Social Sciences’ Justice Hub, is requesting feedback from carers on the impact that legal issues are having on carers of people with dementia at this current time.With COVID-19 changing the world, …

A group of 40 law students from The University of Manchester are set to volunteer their services during their holidays to help people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The School of Social Sciences is celebrating the opening of the Justice Hub, a network that includes our Legal Advice Clinics, Miscarriages of Justice Review Centre and cutting edge teaching and research within legal technology. The Justice Hub …

When Lancashire-based insurance business Imperial Consultants Ltd closed suddenly last August, its 40 plus employees were dismissed without receiving any warning, redundancy pay or outstanding holiday pay. None of the compulsory procedures to …

Read the full statement released by the Attorney General's Office:“Many lawyers who undertake pro bono work see it as their chance to give back to the community. I have a very high regard for the selflessness of those who provide support …

The University of Manchester School of Law scooped five prizes in four categories at the Making a Difference Award, recognising the real-world impact the School is making on the community and beyond.The University of Manchester School of Law was one …

Law students working at the University of Manchester’s Legal Advice Centre have played a crucial role in creating new guidance to ensure safe internet usage for more vulnerable individuals. Working alongside Liz Perry, a solicitor at …

The School of Law is delighted to announce that our award-winning Legal Advice Centre has been shortlisted for the Eclipse Proclaim Modern Law Awards in two categories. The LAC has been shortlisted in the category ‘In-House Team of the …