The Great Legal Quiz

This November, teams from law firms, chambers, advice services and universities will be joining forces for the 2016 Great Legal Quiz, which takes place during National Bro Bono Week (7-11 November 2016).

The Great Legal Quiz is a national event being held on Wednesday 9th November across England and Wales to raise funds for free legal advice charities. All registered teams compete for the title of ‘Great Legal Quiz Team’ and whichever team scores the highest will claim the title! All funds raised will go to support the work of South West Legal Support Trust (SWLST) who are running the event in the region.

The SWLST was formed in 2010 to raise and distribute funds to support the provision of free legal advice in the South West to those who otherwise would not be able to afford it. It is part of a network of Legal Support Trusts, working with the Access to Justice Foundation, to facilitate the access to specialist legal advice for the poorest and most vulnerable people in the community.

South West Legal Support Trust 020 7092 3973 www.swlst.org.uk enquiries@swlst.org.uk

The organisations supported by the event make a huge difference in the lives of many people. The recent cuts to civil legal aid have not only affected the legal profession, but have also drastically impacted on the services provided to members of the public. Advice services, such as Law Centres and Citizens Advice Bureau, no longer have the funding to provide free legal services on issues of housing and employment. Since the cuts have come into force the number of Law Centres has decreased by 20%, meaning there are currently only 43 Law Centres serving England and Wales.

Meanwhile, the economic downturn has meant thousands more individuals and families are now unable to afford advice and are turning to free legal advice agencies for help. Events such as the Great Legal Quiz not only fundraise for vital services but demonstrates how the legal profession unites in their support of the work of the free advice sector in protecting people’s rights and promoting equal access

The Great Legal Quiz is an enjoyable event which celebrates the continued work of the legal profession and advice sector in protecting people’s rights and prompting equal access to justice for all.

To find out more about the work of the Trust or to register your team please visit the SWLST website at http://www.swlst.org.uk/.
You can follow the quiz on Twitter @SouthWestLST or by using the hashtag #GreatLegalQuiz.