I have been on the rota for around 8 years. I do it because I believe it makes a significant difference to the clients I see, most of whom have nowhere else to turn. It also benefits the wider community, for example, local public bodies who might otherwise become embroiled in long-running and draining disputes.
From a personal perspective, the variety of problems I advise on and the limited time allowed for each appointment, challenges me to come up with quick and creative solutions, and improves my knowledge of other services out there, for example in mental health advocacy.
I would recommend the FLA rota to any local lawyer, junior or senior, as a rewarding and interesting thing to be part of.
