By way of background, I came from a low-income household where neither of my parents had been to university. I had no legal connections and … Read more
A student’s reflection on assisting a client in a housing case, by Samson Oteniya
From Possession Proceedings to a Fresh Start: A Student’s Reflection on assisting a client in a housing case at Kent Law Clinic When I joined … Read more
Motherhood in the eyes of the law
To see yourself as a mother who has been deeply involved in the upbringing of your child but for the law not to recognise you … Read more
Spring Party Success!
The first day of Spring always signals something special. This year Kent Law Clinic chose this day to host a very memorable Spring Party to … Read more
Highlights from the Kent Law Clinic 2023/2024
Here we take a look at some highlights from the year that was. Here is a round-up of some of the successful cases handled by … Read more
Kent Law Clinic Wins ‘Best Contribution by a Pro Bono Clinic’ Award
The Kent Law Clinic has won the Best Contribution by a Pro Bono Clinic Award at the annual LawWorks Pro Bono Awards ceremony on Tuesday … Read more
Creating and Perpetuating Illegality
Sheona York gives her expert comment on the government’s announcement of new salary and income requirements for migrants. ‘On 4 December the new Home Secretary, … Read more
Summer in Kent Law Clinic
Achievements and challenges as the legal work continues Remember Summer 2023 – hot and dry, cold, and wet, and then hot and dry again. With students away, the university was unimaginably quiet – apart from grass … Read more
Safe and legal routes for refugee family reunion – two legal successes and practical realities
The Clinic’s immigration lawyers, solicitor Sheona York and Dr Richard Warren deal with many cases that illustrate the inadequate provisions made for ‘safe and legal … Read more
Disability Benefits Law – helping people navigate appeals
The Clinic provides advice and representation in welfare benefit cases for which the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) administers the benefit system To give … Read more









