The Aberdeen Law Project

13/06/2026

In May, members of our Charities Sector delivered foodbank donations to CFine and TLC Foodbank, supporting communities across Aberdeen.

We are grateful to everyone who contributed to this initiative and helped make a meaningful difference. Every donation supports an important cause, and we hope to continue building on this fantastic initiative in the future. Thank you to all those who donated!

15/05/2026

We recently had the pleasure of hearing The Right Honourable Lady Carmichael speak about Access to Justice at our Annual Lecture.

Read below to find out more!

https://abdnlawproject.com/newsarticles/2026/5/15/the-aberdeen-law-project-alp-hosted-its-annual-lecture-on-10-april-2026-welcoming-the-right-honourable-lady-carmichael-as-the-guest-speaker

The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) hosted its Annual Lecture on 10 April 2026 at the University of Aberdeen’s King’s College Conference Centre, welcoming the right honourable Lady Carmichael as the guest speaker.

11/05/2026

In March, teams from our Workshops Sector visited St Machar Academy to deliver Mock Trial Workshops to S4 and S5 students studying Modern Studies.

They learnt about the process a case takes to reach trial, the roles of people in the court and participated in a roleplay about a case in a criminal court.

Read the testimonies from St Machar Academy's teachers below:

Well done to the Workshops Sector for all their hard work!

30/04/2026

The Aberdeen Law Project is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Deputy Student Director.

Poppy Li appointed as Deputy Student Director

06/01/2026

We are pleased to share that this year’s Christmas Donation Drive with Grampian Women’s Aid has been successfully completed!

Grampian Women's Aid offer support, temporary refuge and information services to women who have been a victim of domestic abuse, and they work tirelessly to become a safe space for women and offer them guidance when they most need it.

We would like to thank all those who made donations this year, and to Grampian Women’s Aid who organises and shares the donations with those most in need. If you would like to make a donation, please get in contact with them for more information!

27/06/2025

We’re pleased to share that our May Foodbank Appeal, part of the Aberdeen Law Project’s Foodbank Initiative, has been successfully wrapped up.

We would like to extend our appreciation to donors of the food parcels and the efforts of our foodbank partners - Cfine and Aberdeen South Foodbank - who help to organise and deliver items from the foodbank to the local community.

Participating in your local foodbanks is vital in order to feed many families and individuals in the local community. Since 2018, demand for food parcels in Aberdeenshire has risen sharply. (Grampian Online - https://www.grampianonline.co.uk/news/food-parcel-need-continues-to-soar-in-aberdeenshire-and-abe-332182/).

Our Foodbank Initiative presents The Aberdeen Law Project with the opportunity to respond to the growing pressures on our local foodbanks by collecting donations and working closely with Cfine and Aberdeen South Foodbank. Their efforts help to ensure that the essential food parcels reach those who need them most.

While this appeal has ended, many foodbanks operate all year long, and we would encourage you to make a donation where possible. If you would like to make a donation to your local foodbank, please get in contact with them for further information!

Our next donation appeal will take place in December, so keep an eye out for this closer to the time.

02/06/2025

We are thrilled to share that Baroness Smith of Cluny attended our annual lecture as keynote speaker, giving a poignant speech on the Rule of Law and diversity within the legal profession.

Read more about it below

The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) hosted its Annual Lecture on 21 March 2025 at the University of Aberdeen’s King’s College Conference Centre, welcoming Baroness Smith of Cluny KC, Advocate General for Scotland, as the esteemed guest speaker.

12/05/2025

The Aberdeen Law Project is pleased to announce the successful representation of a client at a Scottish Social Services Council hearing. Read below to find out how Samantha achieved this. ⬇️

Student law clinic successfully represents client before the Scottish Social Services Council.

21/04/2025

Are you an incoming or outgoing LLM or DPLP student?

Our Annual Summer Scheme allows students the opportunity to engage in real life pro bono work throughout our community and schools outreach Initiatives. This is a great chance to help those most in need, especially if you are a recent LLB, LLM or DPLP graduate!

During our Summer Scheme you will move around three seat rotations, with a transition week in between each seat. The Scheme runs online from June 9th – August 27th 2025, and operates in a flexible manner.

To apply, please send your completed application form, available on MyAberdeen, and your CV to [email protected] with proof of current or future studies; or for any further enquiries.

Please note that you must be an incoming or outgoing LLM or DPLP student at the University of Aberdeen to apply.

08/04/2025

The Aberdeen Law Project is delighted to announce that we have received a ‘Highly Commended’ accolade in the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025. This is in recognition of our new Community Initiatives, the 300 school pupils assisted, and justice achieved in legal disputes.

The Aberdeen Law Project is delighted to announce that we have received a ‘Highly Commended’ accolade in the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025.