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We're hiring

Clan Childlaw is hiring a NQ Solicitor who will deliver child-centred legal services to children and young people, including representation at court and Children’s Hearings. They will also deliver training and actively contribute to Clan Childlaw’s policy work.
Clan Childlaw welcomes Minister for Children and Young People's announcement of plans to improve the law for brothers and sisters in the care system

Clan Childlaw has welcomed Minister for Children and Young People Maree Todd MSP's announcement of plans to strengthen law for siblings in care system at a conference in Glasgow today.
Brothers & Sisters Matter: Delivering Sibling Contact for Looked After Children

We're really excited about our conference organised together with Siblings Reunited (STAR) today in Glasgow!
Stand Up for Siblings anniversay!

It's one year since SUFS was launched! It's been a busy year!

Our Training

Our specialist training ensures you have a good working knowledge of Scottish child law in action, providing essential understanding to help you achieve positive outcomes for your clients. Read more

What do we do? Podcasts on why Clan Childlaw was set up and the work we do

This year marks 10 years since Clan Childlaw was set up. In these two podcasts our Chief Executive and Principal Solicitor Alison Reid discusses our origins and the work we do. Read more

Stand Up for Siblings - launch of new partnership

'Stand up for Siblings' is being launched today to raise awareness of sibling separation and contact and the impact on looked after children and young people. The partnership aims to improve and change law, policy and practice. Read more