About the Climate Clinic
The clinic aims to address the complex legal challenges arising from climate change and its impact on various sectors, including land use, development projects, environmental protection, and animal welfare.
As the first of its kind in Scotland, the Climate Clinic at RGU provides a platform for law students to engage with real-world issues at the intersection of law, the environment and climate change. Students working in the clinic have the opportunity to research and analyse legal frameworks, draft legal documents, provide advice to clients, and advocate for sustainable and climate-friendly practices in the legal field.
The Climate Clinic plays a crucial role in promoting awareness and understanding of the legal implications of environmental and climate change issues and supporting efforts to create a more sustainable and environmentally conscious society through the application of legal expertise.
Affiliations and Partners
We have partnered with several established agencies and charities through our work in the Climate Clinic.
Aberdeen Climate Action is a volunteer-run organisation in Aberdeen that aims to prompt action on climate change and sustainable practices in North East Scotland.
The Environmental Law Foundation (ELF) is a national charity that helps people across the UK protect and improve their local environment through use of the law.
The Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS) is a charity that promotes environmental justice by using the law to improve protection and restoration of the environment.
The UK Centre for Animal Law (A-LAW) is a charity that assembles lawyers and others interested in animal protection law to share and harness expertise for the benefit of animals.
Contact Details
RGU Climate Clinic
The School of Law and Social Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7QE
Please email us at GCLC@rgu.ac.uk to discuss your matter or, complete our online form: