THE Northampton Legal Walk, an after-work sponsored walk, is one of 40 events that raises funds for local legal advice charities. Teams from local law firms, chambers and in-house legal teams will come together with local judges and members of the community to support local advice services such as Citizens Advice Bureau and Law Centres.
The event is run by the Midland Legal Support Trust (MLST) and representatives from the Northamptonshire legal profession. The MLST forms part of a network of Legal Support Trusts, working with the Access to Justice Foundation, to facilitate access to specialist legal advice for the poorest and most vulnerable people in the community.
The organisations supported by the Northampton Legal Walk make a huge difference to families facing homelessness, older people requiring community care, trafficked women and children, people with disabilities, those with mental health problems and many more.
On 30 April, lawyers from across Northampton will be walking to show their support for the advice sector. The Northampton Legal Walk is an enjoyable event celebrating the 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 visit the MLST website at www.mlst.org.uk/
