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02 February 2021
Categories: Legal News , Profession , Training & education , Legal aid focus
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Join the JUSTICE Student Conference 2021

This year, the JUSTICE Student Conference is scheduled to take place over Zoom.

Between 5pm and 7pm on 17 and 18 March, participants will have the opportunity to attend two workshops on JUSTICE’s current projects, and hear a talk from Baroness Chakrabarti on the role of Parliament in law-making. The workshops on offer will focus on improving access to justice for separating families; the impact of privatisation and automation on access to justice; and tackling racial injustice in youth justice system. Conference delegates will have the chance to discuss and debate current legal issues, as well as meet the JUSTICE team.  

Tickets are free for JUSTICE members, and £5 for non-members. Further information, including how to book, is available here. 

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