Russell McVeagh, a premier New Zealand law firm, is proud to support the Law in Schools Project. Russell McVeagh prides itself on its culture of excellence and its professional, achievement-oriented spirit. At the same time Russell McVeagh takes its corporate and social responsibilities seriously.
As leading members of the bar, Russell McVeagh as a firm sees the Law in Schools Project as an invaluable community service. The Project gives young people the opportunity to access law that surrounds them and ensures that young people have a positive experience with the legal community at the outset.
Russell McVeagh is committed to supporting youth excellence in other forms such as the NaeNae College Mentoring Programme and also Russell McVeagh's Law Scholarship Programme. This scholarship is aimed at all rounders at both school and university level for students who intend to or currently study law. The scholarship programme offers not only significant financial benefits but includes mentoring and practical experience opportunities. A great start for any budding lawyer.
The Law in Schools Project will be expanding to Auckland in 2009. We are currently seeking sponsorship for our expansion into this region. If you are interested in sponsoring Law in Schools for the Auckland region please email us using the "Contact Us" link above.