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University demands discipline and perseverance to succeed in academics. Courses can be demanding in terms of the amount of work and cognitive load; however inefficient study habits can hold you back more than you think.  For law students, high rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout was documented after the COVID-19 pandemic. Before law school, depression rates were 8-9%; after the first semester, 27% (Pryal, 2023). Although the pandemic was officially over in 2023, the coh

Introduction Understanding the vulnerability of the individuals that pro bono work seeks to empower is essential. While pro bono work is often seen as simply as providing free legal advice or representation, the humane aspect of the experience can sometimes be overshadowed by legal processes and professionalism. In those moments, it becomes easy for volunteers to unintentionally forget who their clients are and what they might be carrying with them. Most clients aren’t just l

Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but one of the most valuable steps older adults can take is setting up a Power of Attorney (POA). It is a practical tool that can protect your wishes, reduces stress for loved ones, and ensures important decisions are made by someone you trust. Yet many seniors delay creating one until their health declines, which can make the process far more complicated. Here, I will explain the importance of promptly establishing a Lasting Pow

We are not lawyers and are not licensed to give legal advice. All information shared in this blog is for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For guidance on specific situations, please consult a qualified solicitor. Every university experience has its ups and downs and over the past few weeks I’ve come to realise that all my main hardships have come from renting a house. University life is not just about finding the right frie

We are not lawyers and are not licensed to give legal advice. All information shared in this blog is for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For guidance on specific situations, please consult a qualified solicitor. Going into my first year of University, it was no short of daunting, especially when you are - like most of us are - leaving far from home. I always saw accommodations as the symbol of my  home away from home; I te

Does law school fundamentally rewire your brain? Neuroscience research suggests that legal training changes you at a neuropsychological level. First-year students start off by learning key words (i.e., duty of care, consensus ad idem); furthermore, students are trained to interrogate ambiguity (i.e., is a contract valid or not?). Moreover, students learn to apply reasoning frameworks (i.e., IRAC), which help structure thought. This article explores empirical research on how l

Before starting my law degree at the University of Leicester, I only imagined law in terms of textbooks, lectures, and case law. Like many students, I spent the first few months of studying focused on understanding the fundamental principles that underpin our legal system. What I didn’t expect was how much I would learn outside the lecture hall – particularly through my involvement with The Insight Project, one of the pro bono projects here at the University of Leicester that

From July 2023 to June 2024, 69,184 instances of rape were recorded by the police.1 Only 2.7% (or 3 in 100) of these cases led to...

Children who witness domestic violence and its effects are recognised as victims of domestic violence in their own right. Children who...

A worrying paradox occurs when those whose duty it is to safeguard victims of abuse can be the same individuals responsible for these...

Often, many people recognise the classic signs of domestic abuse, such as physical abuse or sexual abuse. However, they may fail to...

Introduction Consent is like tea. This is the phrase that every teen who attended secondary school in the 2010’s heard when learning...

Written by Kultar Singh – member of the Street Law Project In June 1984, the Indian Army attacked Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the...

Written by Shala Emmanuel - member of the Street Law Project When it comes to healthcare, many expect the best and equal treatment,...

Written by Husen Ali – Team Member of The Insight Project Starting university can be an exciting and intimidating experience. You may be...

Written by Millie A. Goulden-Page – member of the Street Law Project Gwyneth Paltrow, Hollywood actress and entrepreneur, triumphed...

Written by Stacey Blake - Project Consultant of the Insight Project Finding out that I was admitted to the University of Leicester was...

Written by Irene Krief, Lewis Bernardo, Diana Haptukaeva, Ocean Campbell and Michelle Oluwaleye – members of the Miscarriages of Justice...

Written by Nife Oluwatayo - Insight Team Member I began studying law at the University of Leicester in September 2022. I love it here,...

Written by an Insight member. I joined the Insight Project for a plethora of reasons, such as wanting to create presentations on the Law,...