Sheriffs, judges, solicitors and aspiring young lawyers took to the streets of Paisley for the Paisley Legal Walk, raising funds for the Access to Justice Foundation while exploring the town’s legal past.
Organised by Paisley-based law firm MJC LAW, the walk set off from the steps of Paisley Sheriff Court. Darkside Tours led a guided tour of the town’s legal history, and walkers were joined by Renfrewshire’s Provost, Councillor Lorraine Cameron, and a representative from the Access to Justice Foundation. University students and sixth-year pupils considering a legal career came along too, together with family, friends and plenty of dogs.
Matthew Coffield, owner and director of MJC LAW, said: “We are delighted with another successful Paisley Legal Walk. Paisley has a rich legal history, and we can lean on that to connect the profession to the community and the community to the profession. There was a place for everyone to get together and enjoy 90 minutes of stories about Paisley’s legal history.”
Welcoming walkers before they set off, Provost Cameron said: “It’s lovely to see so many members of the legal profession here today, and I’m delighted to welcome you to our town for the Legal Walk. Thank you for choosing Paisley for the Legal Walk, thank you for the important work you do in supporting access to justice, and most of all, enjoy your walk.”
Sheriff Mohan, who attended Paisley’s inaugural Legal Walk last year, also addressed the group, highlighting the importance of access to justice and the foundation’s work in helping people secure it.
After the tour, walkers gathered at The Old Swan for refreshments provided by MJC LAW. Matthew thanked everyone who walked, donated and supported the event, as well as national sponsors the Faculty of Advocates and the Law Society of Scotland, and local sponsors Digby Brown and Walker Love.
Photo: Provost Lorraine Cameron joins Paisley Legal Walk participants on the steps of Paisley Sheriff Court. Photo credit: MJC LAW.