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Social Welfare Clinic
Through our Social Welfare Clinic, students represent clients in respect of benefits applications and appeals at Social Security Tribunal. Working in partnership with the Free Representation Unit, students interview and advise clients, research and write legal arguments and conduct advocacy in areas including incapacity benefit, disability living allowance, housing and council tax benefits. Students working in this clinic represent clients both in the first-tier and upper tribunals.
What Clients Say:
"My student representative was an excellent communicator, he explained to me very clearly how my case would proceed under the tribunal and the possible outcomes. He also kept me informed by phone and letter how my case was developing. Having him at the tribunal representing me boosted my confidence as I am not used to being in these circumstances"
Social Welfare Client, Social Security Tribunal
"I was unable to phrase things properly, and my student caseworker was able to project my concerns better. I felt my opinions mattered and that I was able to put my views across properly"
Social Welfare Client, Social Security Tribunal
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