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Official page for the KCL Amicus Chapter.

Amicus is a legal charity in the United Kingdom that works to provide support to capital defense lawyers in the United States. As a volunteer with the King’s chapter of Amicus, you will participate in a variety of activities with the organisation. Each year, volunteers are sponsored to attend a two-weekend training session put on by Amicus where participants learn about capital trials and the American justice system, while also hearing from individuals who have been exonerated and removed from death row. Participating in the training means that once you have finished your legal education in the UK, you can apply to participate in an Amicus internship in the United States, and actually work on some capital defense cases. The King’s chapter of Amicus also works to educate others in the King’s community about the death penalty and the work of Amicus. Throughout the year we will be having a variety of events including film screenings, lectures, and fundraising events to raise awareness of this charity and its mission.

13/10/2024

Want to be part of a team that drives change? Join our KCL Amicus Chapter as we recruit for three exciting positions:

✨ Vice President
🎨 Media Officer
🎉 Events Coordinator

Each role offers the chance to build skills, network with legal professionals, and help shape the future of justice. Whether you’re great at leading, love social media, or have a passion for organising events, there’s a spot for you on our committee!

🗓️ Apply before 23:59 BST, 20th October – Don’t miss out on this chance to make an impact!

Link to the application: https://forms.gle/kzRZmaror7pbKAmDA

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis, and aim to get back to you as soon as possible. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions regarding the roles or the application process!

03/01/2023

Dear friends, Peter made his transition from this plane at noon on New Year's Eve. It was very peaceful. He was surrounded by his family and friends. And we sang him all the way up to the clouds.
A service for Peter will be held tomorrow, January 3rd, at 2 p.m. GMT (9 a.m. EST). It will be livestreamed. Please go to this link for more information: https://rip.ie/death-notice/peter-pringle-costelloe-galway/520569
Thank you all for your support and kind messages throughout this difficult time.

09/10/2022

ATTENTION! 📌 We are excited to announce that the KCL Pro Bono Society is offering two scholarships for the Amicus Autumn Training! You will gain advocacy skills, become accredited for 21 Bar Points, learn more about capital punishment and the U.S. justice system and hear from death row exonerees and defence lawyers. After the training, you will be eligible to apply for a placement in one of Amicus’s U.S. offices - a most exciting and impressive opportunity for those interested in pro bono work.

The link to apply is https://forms.gle/QryMo8RWLh41C21e8 and also on our bio! Applications are open to King's students from all fields of study.

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