About the Centre
The central mission of the Centre for Access to Justice (CAJ) is to promote access to justice through research-led education, community activities and evidence-based policy advice.
CAJ for UCL Laws students
The CAJ Pro Bono Programme
CAJ facilitates a broad range of pro bono opportunities and events for UCL Laws students to get involved in. Find out more about how you can get involved in using the law for social change.
Pro Bono Opportunities for 2025 and 2026
There are a broad range of activities you can participate in, which will give you the opportunity to support local communities and increase your awareness of social justice.
UCL Student Pro Bono Committee
Taking part in pro bono work can offer life-changing personal and professional development opportunities. Find out about how you can get involved in the UCL Student Pro Bono Committee.
Access to Justice and Pro Bono Blog
Explore the official blog of the UCL Student Pro Bono Committee. It is a place for students to write about social justice issues, their volunteering experiences, and more.
Public Interest Careers
Useful information, guidance and resources for students who are interesting in pursuing careers in public interest work.
CAJ for members of the public
UCL Integrated Legal Advice Clinic (UCL iLAC)
The UCL Integrated Legal Advice (UCL iLAC) in Stratford offers free face-to-face legal advice and representation on social welfare issues for members of our local community and Greater London.
I owe a lot to the clinic. I cannot put into words or repay them for how much they have helped me. I get emotional even thinking about it. I have been in this country for the last 35 years and have not come across people as good as the staff at iLAC. I owe everything to them.
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Your gift will support the Centre's work, including providing legal support for local communities and learning opportunities for UCL Laws students.
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Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2022
UCL200 at CAJ
Access to Justice at UCL: Past, Present, Future
Learn more about the Centre for Access to Justice's events, activities, and exhibits in celebration of UCL's bicentenary.
The Future of Social Justice Education
What should social justice education look like? And what role should universities play in shaping the next generation of legal practitioners? Watch our UCL200 event in which panellists Jacqueline Kinghan, Rohini Jana, Thembi Fakoya-Sales and Michael Marshall explore the future of social justice education from the perspective of universities, the profession, and students.
Find out more
About CAJ
Our vision is to provide a world-leading legal education dedicated to promoting access to justice and to inspire a student body committed to addressing inequality before the law.
News
UCL Laws community recognised for pro bono work supporting climate and social justice
UCL Laws PhD researcher Lucia Williams is recognised for pro bono work on climate and social justice, alongside UCL Centre for Access to Justice colleagues Rachel Knowles and Thul Khan
11 May 2026
Three key barriers for disabled people and how CAJ works with communities to challenge them
Disability History Month, running from November 20 to December 20, invites us to reflect on progress, learn from lived experiences, and recognise how far we still have to go in challenging inequality.
03 Dec 2025
Workshop at UCL Laws explores the role of Health Justice Partnerships in neighbourhood health reform
A new UCL Laws workshop explored how linking legal advice with healthcare services can address poverty, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen community health across England.
24 Oct 2025
Got a question? Get in touch
Contact us for legal advice or general enquiries. Our lines are open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10am-4pm.
General Enquiries
Click to email. accesstojustice@ucl.ac.uk