Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell lays down law to youngsters

21 Sep Northern Ireland firm Carson McDowell lays down law to youngsters

Northern Ireland law firm Carson McDowell is to become the first practice to deliver the Lawyers in Schools programme to young people here.

Nine solicitors from the Belfast-based company will help young people learn about rights and responsibilities in areas such as social media, employment law, intellectual property and police powers.

A spokesman for Carson McDowell said the firm had volunteered its time to adapt the programme to the Northern Ireland legal system, and is now supporting the delivery of a pilot at Priory Integrated College in Holywood.

Managing partner Michael Johnston added: “This initiative is the perfect example of how solicitors should be engaging with young people.”