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Helping Ukrainian lawyers

08 May 2024
Issue: 8070 / Categories: Legal News , Training & education
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More than 350 displaced Ukrainian lawyers are being assisted to develop their careers in the UK

The initiative is called Spilka UK, a network established by lawyers with Ukrainian ancestry from law firm Kennedys.

Spilka, named after the Ukrainian word for ‘community’, is providing educational resources, English tutoring and in-person and online events. Monthly lectures, delivered by Kennedys in collaboration with the University of Law, have covered topics ranging from freedom of expression where multiple states regulate content to the role of NGOs.

Ukrainian lawyer and Spilka participant Maryna Makarova said the project provided ‘a valuable opportunity to enhance one’s understanding of UK law, broaden legal networks, and refine English language proficiency.’

Issue: 8070 / Categories: Legal News , Training & education
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