Emma Ritch Law clinic
The Emma Ritch Law Clinic provides independent legal representation to complainers in sexual violence cases. Emma Ritch was a pioneering Scottish women's rights campaigner who sadly passed away in 2021. She graduated from the University of Glasgow and the work of the clinic seeks to honour her memory.
The Clinic is Co-Directed by Eamon Keane, who acts as Principal Solicitor, and Professor Jacqueline Kinghan. The clinic's vision is an accessible and fair Scottish criminal justice system that treats complainers in criminal cases with dignity and respect; and recognises their legal rights. We achieve this through the provision of trauma informed specialist legal advice and representation.
In the academic year 2024/25, a selected group of undergraduate students will have the opportunity to work in the Emma Ritch Law Clinic has part of their degree programme. They will undertake closely supervised legal casework alongside substantive legal education in criminal evidence and procedure, and access to justice.
We accept client referrals through our partner organisation Rape Crisis Scotland.
For further information on the clinic, please email: emma-ritch-law-clinic@glasgow.ac.uk