14/10/2026
We’re very proud to see Keele students and staff featuring on a prestigious list supported by the Attorney General, recognising their work offering free legal assistance to those in need.
The Pro Bono Recognition and Student Clinical Legal Education Recognition (CLE) Lists, supported by the Attorney General's Pro Bono Committee, are published to honour and celebrate the legal professionals and students who have volunteered 25 hours or more over the past year to offer free legal assistance to those in need.
The 2026 CLE list features no fewer than 41 Keele students who have volunteered with CLOCK, founded and led by Dr Jane Krishnadas, as well as the Legal Advice Clinics, and Citizens Advice, while Keele’s Supervising Solicitor, Sarah Askey, also featured on the Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales.
The Student CLE List celebrates law students across England and Wales who have volunteered 25 hours or more either through their law school clinic to provide free legal advice, the CLOCK.uk.net programme or through a placement with Citizens Advice to provide assistance to vulnerable litigants in person; individuals, charities or community groups.
Jo Meakin, Operations Co-ordinator for CLOCK, said: “We are immensely grateful for the commitment, compassion, and hard work that our students bring to CLOCK and our clinics. Alongside their academic studies, they generously volunteer their time to support members of our community, helping individuals navigate often challenging situations and providing invaluable assistance to those who need it most.”