LawWorks - 2021

Working with Law Firms

hannah.brearley@lawworks.org.uk — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 12:53:36 +0000

Jessica Tagg from the law firm Reed Smith LLP discusses the 'know your client' (or 'due diligence') checks that law firms require when working with new clients with Hannah Brearley from LawWorks.

The content of this video is accurate as at December 2021

Running time: 6 mins

arrow Who should watch this?: You should watch this video if you will soon be working with a law firm in England & Wales (for example, if you have been matched with a volunteer lawyer through one of LawWorks' programmes).

arrow What does the video cover?

Why law firms need to undertake 'due diligence' or 'Know your Client' checks;
What documents and information law firms may ask for, and why;
Why complying with requests for information is important for your legal matter; and
Top tips for organisations embarking on working with law firms.

arrow Disclaimer: LawWorks, the presenters, and the organisations involved in producing these resources cannot accept any responsibility or liability for the use of the materials and they are not a substitute for taking appropriate legal advice.

Date of publication

Monday, December 20, 2021

Area of law

Charity

Year of Publication

2021

Type of Resource

Video

Date last reviewed

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Charity Trustee Duties

hannah.brearley@lawworks.org.uk — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:12:00 +0000

Jessica Neville and Rachael Southern, from Bates Wells’ charity and social enterprise team, discuss the duties and responsibilities placed on the trustees of charities with Hannah Brearley from LawWorks.

The content of this video is accurate as at November 2021

Running time: 25 mins

arrow Who should watch this?: You should watch this video if you are the trustee of a charity registered in England & Wales, or are thinking of becoming a charity trustee.

arrow What does the video cover?

What key legal duties charity trustees are subject to;
What these duties mean for charity trustees' actions;
Key terms such as public 'benefit', 'best interests', and 'reasonable care and skill';
Liability of charity trustees; and
Key Charity Commission Guidance.

arrow Disclaimer: LawWorks, the presenters, and the organisations involved in producing these resources cannot accept any responsibility or liability for the use of the materials and they are not a substitute for taking appropriate legal advice.

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Charity Trustee Duties - Resources.pdf

Date of publication

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Area of law

Charity

Year of Publication

2021

Type of Resource

Video

Free talks tag

Charitable structures

Date last reviewed

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Demystifying contracts for not-for-profits

DebjaniB — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:09:00 +0000

Tom Gorrard-Smith, Salmah Ebrahim, Charlotte Boland and Parman Dhillon, who form part of Amazon UK Operations' legal team, present a webinar on the basics of contract law.

The content of this video is accurate as at October 2021

Running time: 34 mins

arrow Who should watch this?: You should watch this video if you are a charity or other not-for-profit organisation that wants more information and practical tips on the basics of contract law.

arrow What does the video cover?

What constitutes a legal contract?
Common pitfalls
Key clauses ("boilerplate")
Top tips for contract review

arrow Disclaimer: LawWorks, the presenters, and the organisations involved in producing these resources cannot accept any responsibility or liability for the use of the materials and they are not a substitute for taking appropriate legal advice.

Date of publication

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Area of law

Contract

Year of Publication

2021

Type of Resource

Video

Free talks tag

Contracts

Date last reviewed

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Employment law and migrant workers

peterjackson — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:58:37 +0000

This session looks at employment law for migrant workers.

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Date last reviewed

Friday, October 22, 2021

LawWorks InfoExchange: Windrush

peterjackson — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:09:58 +0000

The October LawWorks Clinics Network InfoExchange brought together clinic coordinators and volunteers to learn more about the story behind Windrush and the practicalities of developing and setting up a Windrush Clinic.

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Date last reviewed

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

LIPSS Partners joint submission to the Comprehensive Spending Review 2021

peterjackson — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:38:02 +0000

LawWorks and the Litigant in Person Support Strategy (LIPSS), a national partnership of charities working together to improve the experience of people facing the legal process alone, have made a submission to the Comprehensive Spending Review.

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Date last reviewed

Monday, October 4, 2021

LawWorks InfoExchange on referrals into, between and out of advice services

Clare.Johnson — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:06:26 +0000

The August InfoExchange focused on clinic referral pathways and how to build effective networks to ensure clients receive appropriate support at the right time.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Equality, diversity and inclusion for charities

DebjaniB — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:08:00 +0000

Kathryn Finch – solicitor, EDI consultant and founder of Quartz Consulting and Coaching – chats to Debjani Biswas-Hawkes of LawWorks about equality, diversity and inclusion for charities.

The content of this video is accurate as at August 2021

Running time: 19 mins

arrow Who should watch this?: You should watch this video if you are a charity or other not-for-profit organisation carrying out an internal equality, diversity and inclusion audit.

arrow What does the video cover?

An overview of the Equality Act 2010;
Protected characteristics under the Act;
Prohibited behaviours under the Act;
Types of discrimination;
Who is liable under the Act;
Reducing the risk of liability; and
Charitable and other exceptions to the Act.

arrow Disclaimer: LawWorks, the presenters, and the organisations involved in producing these resources cannot accept any responsibility or liability for the use of the materials and they are not a substitute for taking appropriate legal advice.

Date of publication

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Area of law

Other

Year of Publication

2021

Type of Resource

Video

Free talks tag

Employment

Date last reviewed

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Student volunteering in clinics

peterjackson — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 14:55:19 +0000

In this video students share their experience of volunteering in a pro bono clinic.

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Date last reviewed

Friday, August 6, 2021

Immigration law - Article 8 ECHR

peterjackson — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:01:44 +0000

This video provides an introduction to Article 8 in immigration cases

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Date last reviewed

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

LawWorks - 2021

Working with Law Firms

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Charity Trustee Duties

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Demystifying contracts for not-for-profits

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Employment law and migrant workers

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LawWorks InfoExchange: Windrush

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LIPSS Partners joint submission to the Comprehensive Spending Review 2021

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LawWorks InfoExchange on referrals into, between and out of advice services

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Equality, diversity and inclusion for charities

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Student volunteering in clinics

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Immigration law - Article 8 ECHR

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