Every day on s1jobs there are dozens of vacancies to work in law.
From conveyancing solicitors in Inverness to litigation lawyers in Edinburgh, the work is often specialised, always fascinating and undoubtedly well paid.
But it’s never just about the money.
Most people who work in this profession have a real passion for the law and sometimes their career gives them the chance to really improve things for the better.
That’s what’s happened in Newarthill where, thanks to the intervention of two advocates, a community has managed to save a local library – and the locals didn’t have to pay a penny for their top flight legal eagles.
Gavin Dewar and Jacqueline Fordyce from the Faculty of Advocates’ Free Legal Services Unit (FLSU), provided the advice to campaigners who were opposing North Lanarkshire Council’s threat to axe Newarthill Library.
As a result the community still has an important service, offering everything from Mills & Boon romances to Harry Potter adventures.
“We found out about the FLSU through online research and were delighted to discover there was such a service,” said Angie Walker, who is chairwoman of Save Newarthill Library.
“In the latter stages of the campaign, when it seemed we were fighting a losing battle, it was a comfort to us that there was the possibility of a legal challenge.
“In the end it didn’t come to that but it is really good to know the FLSU exists and we would certainly recommend the service in future.”
Gavin said: “The campaigners were determined to protect what they consider to be a focal point of their community. They should be commended for their efforts.”
He added: “Once again, the FLSU has played an important role in providing effective legal assistance to those unable to access it elsewhere.”
Through referrals from accredited advice agencies, the FLSU can step in to help in deserving cases when no form of funding is available – and can provide advice and representation by volunteer senior and junior counsel.
This gives people with few resources access to some of Scotland’s finest legal brains.
And that can only be a win-win situation.
Helping those who would otherwise be unrepresented while giving advocates an opportunity to do something worthwhile, reminds everyone why choosing a role in the legal profession can open new chapters in your life.
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