The Aberdeen Law Project is thrilled to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Pro-Bono Award’ category in the Herald Law Awards 2025 in association with 123 Medical Services.
For more than 20 years, the Herald Law Awards has recognised excellence in the legal sector. The Aberdeen Law Project is delighted to be shortlisted for the ‘Pro-Bono Award’ in recognition of their success within the community in the last 12 months. Within the last year the Aberdeen Law Project has worked alongside many clients to help resolve their complex legal problems; they have introduced a new advice note service; and they have worked with countless community partners to help support the communities we serve, such as running donation drives with Grampian Woman’s Aid.
The Projects multiple community projects, representation team, and student management team work tirelessly to serve their community and help those most in need across the North-East of Scotland, signifying the impact and demand of pro bono student-led legal support programmes.
The awards ceremony is set to take place on Friday 7th November 2025 in Glasgow.
Anna Robertson, Chair of the Board of Directors said: “The students have worked tirelessly this year to continue to bridge the legal gap, it’s great to see them recognised.”
Jonathan Blackwood, Student Director said: “Being shortlisted for this award is a great privilege and a remarkable achievement for the Aberdeen Law Project. I believe that this is an excellent recognition of the incredible work our student volunteers have produced over the last year and marks another notable success for ALP. We now await the final results with anticipation.”
Emma Naylor, Student Director said: “I am so proud of the hard-working members of ALP who have been able to help achieve this shortlisting. It is inspiring to see our impact on the community recognised at this level, and deeply encouraging for the future of the Aberdeen Law Project as it pushes for greater change.”