My placement with Refugee Roots

Hi! I’m Jaimie-Leigh, a third-year law student (LLB), and I have recently been fortunate enough to complete an internship with Refugee Roots this summer. Refugee Roots is a Nottingham based charity committed to giving refugees and asylum seekers “a place to belong”, focussing on teaching English, providing well-being and arts sessions (Access sessions), as well …

Pro Bono Society – Aspire Project

Hi!  My name is Rowan Buxton and I am a 4th year LLB Law with European Law student and one of the current co-heads of the Aspire project!  As part of my role, I lead groups of student volunteers as we go into schools around the local Nottingham area and run interactive sessions that introduce …

My Placement with Refugee Roots

by Lily Painter, Sociology and Criminology student Placement Overview: For my second term during my second year at university, my application was accepted for the role as a ‘Volunteer Assistant’ for ‘Refugee Roots’. ‘Refugee Roots’ is a local charity located in Nottingham city centre and is an organisation that aims to aid and make the …