The Cleaners and Allied Independent Workers Union is looking for driven and talented aspiring lawyers to join their pool of legal volunteers. Volunteers undertake a range of tasks, from accompanying members to grievance and disciplinary meetings to drafting statements of case/witness statements to attending Employment Tribunals. This is all done on an ad hoc basis so there is no specific time requirement and it can be done alongside other work. If you are looking for pupillage, particularly in employment or other areas of civil law, the experience that volunteering with CAIWU provides can be invaluable. Past volunteers have gone on to obtain pupillage at top sets. In addition, volunteers play a vital role in allowing cleaners to enforce their rights, avoid exploitation and making a real difference to cleaners’ lives.
In order to apply, please send your legal CV to cases@caiwu.org.uk by 14th March 2025 by 4pm.
Applicants will have their CV scored on the following criteria:
• Academic ability;
• Communication skills;
• Prior legal experience; and
• Commitment to the trade union ethos.
In addition, many of our members are Spanish or Portuguese speakers, so proficiency in either of those languages is a bonus, but by no means necessary. Successful applicants will be notified if they are successful by 21st March 2025, and required to attend a virtual training session on the 28th March 2025 at 3pm before being able to take on cases. If you have any questions or access requirements please let us know by emailing cases@caiwu.org.uk
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