Clan welcomes the incorporation of the #UNCRC into Scots Law as a significant step towards a Scotland where all children and young people’s rights are respected, protected and fulfilled. Today is just the beginning.

Clan's free legal information line is active throughout the summer holiday period. If you are supporting a child or young person and would benefit from information or guidance about how the law can be used to help, call us on 0808 129 0522or visit

Clan's next round of #UNCRC #ChildrensRights training starts this autumn. The first session is: . 🗓️UNCRC and Children’s Right to a Home - 28 August 2025 10am-1pm. Find out more and book your place at

We're delighted today to formally launch Rights Empowered, a three-year project on which we're partnering with Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights). Find out more

There's still time to apply for the current vacancies in our legal team - Lead Solicitor - Strategic Litigation, and Solicitor. For more information and to apply, visit

RT @whocaresscot: Today, we launched a report around the Educational experiences of Care Experienced pupils. Within it we have three recom….

We're so happy to be joining our friends at @CYCJScotland at #YJConf25 today and tomorrow! Come and say hello, grab a chocolate and download our new briefing on disclosure! #ChildrensRights #LawyersForChildren

We've published a briefing paper on Disclosure of Childhood Criminal Convictions, to help with understanding the potential implications of accepting offence grounds at a Children’s Hearing or pleading guilty in court. More at

RT @goodmovesjobs: Are you a lawyer who wants to work differently, using a child-centred approach that ensures that children and young peop….

We're hiring! If you're a lawyer who wants to work differently, using a child-centred approach that ensures that children and young people are kept at the heart of the process, then we might have the role for you. For more information and to apply, visit

We're thrilled to announce that we're finalists in TWO categories in the #ScottishLegalAwards 2025 @LegalAwards We’re so proud to have our commitment to access to justice for children and young people in Scotland acknowledged in this way!

Are you a solicitor interested in child-centred practice? Our next Lawyers for Children certification with @lawscot begins on Wed 21 May. This course supports solicitors interested in the practical implications of the UNCRC incorporation into Scots’ Law.

We're thankful to @FamiliesOutside for a thought-provoking day at their Falling Through the Gaps conference today. So useful to hear from people with lived experience and why #UNCRC is important for children affected by parental imprisonment

We’re 17! For the children we help, 17 can be hard as they 'age out' of care services and into adulthood. Care experienced children should not face a cliff edge at this stage; they’re often denied ongoing support. Find out about our work to change this at

We've extended the deadline to apply for our Senior Solicitor post to midnight Tuesday 13 May 2025, so you've still got time to get your details in to us. More details on the post and how to apply at #hiring.

We're #hiring a new Senior Solicitor in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Great opportunity for a talented lawyer, who has a strong commitment to social justice and wants to develop as a child-centred lawyer. Apply today or share this post with your network.

RT @goodmovesjobs: Administrator @clanchildlaw Play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations of the organisation. Responsibilities sp….

RT @goodmovesjobs: New opportunity with @clanchildlaw as Fundraising Manager £37,000 Full or Part Time (28hpw-35hpw….

RT @goodmovesjobs: Communications Manager opportunity with @clanchildlaw enhancing their visibility, shaping policy, boosting revenue, and….

We’re hiring for two exciting roles:.- Legal Policy Manager (Together Partnership).- Communications Manager.If you want to keep up with the latest recruitment updates from Clan Childlaw, follow us over on LinkedIn:

RT @ScottishLegal: Clan Childlaw is recruiting a Legal Policy Manager (Together Partnership)