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Community Law Clinic successfully renews its Specialist Quality Mark accreditation

Posted by The Law School

7 January 2026

The University of Exeter Community Law Clinic is proud to announce the successful renewal of its Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) accreditation, awarded by Recognising Excellence on behalf of the Legal Aid Agency. This achievement follows a rigorous external audit that confirmed the clinic continues to meet the highest standards of quality and provides excellent client care.

The SQM is a nationally recognised quality assurance standard for legal service providers. Maintaining this accreditation demonstrates that the Community Law Clinic consistently delivers:

  • Exceptional client care ensuring every individual receives clear, accessible, and professional support
  • High‑quality legal services that meet robust industry benchmarks
  • Strong internal governance and quality management systems ensuring reliability, accountability and continuous improvement

This renewal reinforces the clinic’s commitment to providing a trusted, high‑standard service to the community while offering students invaluable experience within a professionally accredited environment.

The University of Exeter Community Law Clinic remains dedicated to widening access to justice and supporting the public through free, high‑quality legal assistance. You can read more about its work on our webpage here.

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