Clan Childlaw

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Due to an unavoidable clash, we've rescheduled our UNCRC and Children's Right to a Home training session. It's now taking place on Wednesday 10 September from 10am-1pm. Find out more and book at clanchildlaw.org/events/uncrc... #UNCRC #Training #Development #ChildrensRights

Clan's next round of #UNCRC #ChildrensRights training starts this autumn.

The first session is:

🗓️UNCRC and Children’s Right to a Home - 28 August 2025 10am-1pm.

Find out more and book your place at clanchildlaw.org/events/

We're delighted today to formally launch Rights Empowered, a three-year project on which we're partnering with @together-sacr.bsky.social

Find out more at www.clanchildlaw.org/blog/blog-ba...

We've published a briefing paper on Disclosure of Childhood Criminal Convictions, to help with understanding the potential implications of accepting offence grounds at a Children’s Hearing or pleading guilty in court. More at buff.ly/5ZfnwjV

Vacancies - Clan Childlaw We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

We're hiring! If you're a lawyer who wants to work differently, using a child-centred approach that ensures that children and young people are kept at the heart of the process, then we might have the role for you. For more information and to apply, visit www.clanchildlaw.org/about-us/who...

Clan Childlaw are finalists in the Denovo Scottish Legal Awards - Clan Childlaw We’re delighted to have been shortlisted as finalists in two categories of the Scottish Legal Awards 2025. Sponsored by Denovo, the Awards are designed to

We're thrilled to announce that we're finalists in TWO categories in the #ScottishLegalAwards 2025. We’re so proud to have our commitment to access to justice for children and young people in Scotland acknowledged in this way! www.clanchildlaw.org/news/clan-ch...

Are you a solicitor interested in child-centred practice? Our next Lawyers for Children certification with @lawscot begins on Wed 21 May. This course supports solicitors interested in the practical implications of the UNCRC incorporation into Scots’ Law. buff.ly/ir4fodM

We're thankful to @familiesoutside.bsky.social for a thought-provoking day at their Falling Through The Gaps conference today. So useful to hear from people with lived experience and why #UNCRC is important for children affected by parental imprisonment

We’re 17! For the children we help, 17 can be hard as they 'age out' of care services and into adulthood. Care experienced children should not face a cliff edge at this stage; they’re often denied ongoing support. Find out about our work to change this at buff.ly/ZpS6vSW

Senior Solicitor - Clan Childlaw Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 13 May 2025

We've extended the deadline to apply for our Senior Solicitor post to midnight Tuesday 13 May 2025, so you've still got time to get your details in to us. More details on the post and how to apply at buff.ly/Q3tS1Oq #hiring

Clan Childlaw hiring Senior Solicitor in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | LinkedIn Posted 11:53:10 AM. Location: Edinburgh or GlasgowYou can choose the location that works best for you. We operate…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

We're #hiring a new Senior Solicitor in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Great opportunity for a talented lawyer, who has a strong commitment to social justice and wants to develop as a child centred lawyer. Apply today or share this post with your network. buff.ly/5nawBhw

We're Hiring! - Clan Childlaw We are looking for experienced lawyers to join our team and to role in strategic litigation and in delivering and developing our unique child-centred legal

💼 We've got a trio of great opportunities to join our friendly and committed team working to help children and young people in Scotland to access their rights!

Senior Solicitor, Administrator and Young Persons' Co-ordinator.

Find out more at

Rights Empowered: Children’s Access to Justice Project - Clan Childlaw This work will further develop both organisations’ legacies of working to achieve incorporation of the UNCRC and forging the establishment of children's

📣We’re delighted to work with @together-sacr.bsky.social on Rights Empowered: Children’s Access to Justice Project.

We’ll work to support the sector to challenge decision making, and establish a new model to use strategic litigation to address UNCRC rights breaches in Scotland

Young Persons Co-ordinator with @clanchildlaw.org playing a pivotal role in developing and managing their groundbreaking new paid internship programme for care experienced young people tinyurl.com/5cerdckc £28,500 pro-rata, 28hpw Edinburgh/Glasgow/hybrid

Vacancies - Clan Childlaw We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

📢 We're seeking a Young Persons’ Coordinator, to play a pivotal role in developing and managing opportunities for young people to engage meaningfully with our work.

📅 Closing date: 25 May

To apply & for further information on our website, please visit: www.clanchildlaw.org/about-us/who...

Vacancies - Clan Childlaw We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

📣 We're seeking a Senior Solicitor!

Are you a lawyer who wants to work differently, using a child-centred approach that ensures that children & young people are kept at the heart of the process?

To apply & for further information on our website, please visit: www.clanchildlaw.org/about-us/who...

Did you know? Our helpline is available for children and young people AND adults that have a question about children’s rights!

If you think someone you’re working with is facing a children’s rights issue, you can talk to a member of our team who can help you understand the situation.

Vacancies - Clan Childlaw We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

📣We're seeking an Administrator!

This multifaceted role supports service delivery, office and financial administration, and general support.

Closing: 11 May

To apply and for further information on our website, please visit:

www.clanchildlaw.org/about-us/who...

UNCRC and the Right to be a Child - Clan Childlaw Wednesday 14th May, 10am-1pm

Upcoming Training: UNCRC & the Right to be a Child
🗓️ Wed 14 May | 🕙 10:00–13:00 |📍 Zoom
Learn how to support:
Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Young people in conflict with the law
Children from England and Wales living in care placements in Scotland

Find out more:

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It's National Siblings Day - We've been standing up for siblings' rights for years, promoting the need for duty bearers to take in to account views of siblings when making decisions about their brothers & sisters.

You can read more about this at our blogs:

UNCRC and the Right to be a Child - Clan Childlaw Wednesday 14th May, 10am-1pm

📣UNCRC and the Right to be a Child training

Our member @clanchildlaw.org is hosting the next training session in their series on applying #UNCRC rights in real life #UNCRCScotland

📆Wednesday 14th May 2025
⏰10:00-13:00

Read more: www.clanchildlaw.org/events/uncrc...

📢 Free Information Session for Legal Professionals in Scotland!

Are you planning your 2025 CPD activities? Do you work with child clients or witnesses? Is your firm committed to strengthening access to justice for children and young people?

Lawyers for Children - Information Session - Clan Childlaw Is your law firm committed to strengthening access to justice for children and young people?

Join our free online session and discover how Lawyers for Children, our membership programme, can help your firm develop specialist skills and gain CPD hours - all while making a real social impact.

📅 Thursday, 8th May | ⏰ 11:00 – 12:00 | 📍 Online (Zoom)

www.clanchildlaw.org/events/lawye...

Fundraising Form - Clan Childlaw

👟 Let us know you want walk with Clan Childlaw by visiting our website:

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The Glasgow Kiltwalk The Kiltwalk is a unique way to raise funds for a Scottish Charity you care about. Raise funds with Kiltwalks in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee.

🚶‍♂️ Join us at the Glasgow Kiltwalk on April 26th & 27th and help more young people like Tony get the legal support they need. Every step you take makes a difference.

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With nowhere else to go, she faced the terrifying prospect of having to apply as homeless.

That’s when Clan Childlaw stepped in. With legal support, Tony was able to challenge the decision—and secure a safe place to live near college, with the support she needed.

📢 Walk the Kiltwalk & Help Young People Like Tony! 👣💙

Tony* was 17 when she found out she would be leaving care just before her 18th birthday. She had lived with her foster carers for seven years, but suddenly, she was told she couldn’t stay.

Championing Children's Rights: Clan Childlaw CEO Alison Reid Inspires Scotland’s Newest Lawyers - Clan Childlaw Clan Childlaw is proud to announce that CEO Alison Reid delivered a keynote address earlier today at the Law Society of Scotland Admissions Ceremony,

Earlier today, Clan Childlaw's CEO Alison Reid delivered a keynote address at @lawscot.bsky.social Admissions Ceremony, inspiring Scotland’s newest solicitors as they embark on their legal careers.

Huge congratulations to all newly admitted solicitors!

www.clanchildlaw.org/news/champio...

Did you know? Our helpline is available for children & young people and adults that have a question about children’s rights!

If you think someone you’re working with someone who is facing a children’s rights issue, you can talk to a member of our team.

📱 0808 129 0522
📨 helpline@clanchildlaw.org

Lawyers for Children Certification Course This course is designed for all solicitors interested in developing a child-centred practice, no matter their legal practice area, and is suitable for all levels of expertise.

We’re proud to continue working with @lawscot.bsky.social CPD & Training, equipping lawyers with practical insights into effectively working with children and young people.

Want to be part of this?

Find out more about the certification here:

www.lawscot.org.uk/members/cpd-...