The partnership with LSE Legal Advice Clinic, which launched in February 2025, will aim to improve access to justice by providing free, confidential legal advice to members of the public on a range of issues, including personal injury law.
The new clinic will also offer students the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience designed to enhance their employability. The new Personal Injury Law Clinic will benefit from the expertise of Daniel Denton, Personal Injury Partner at Hodge Jones & Allen, and will provide free legal advice and assistance to members of the public who are otherwise unable to access justice, whilst giving students key development opportunities. Clients can receive free advice via Zoom, Teams, telephone or speak directly to the Clinic.
Daniel Denton has over two decades of experience in representing clients with significant and often life-changing injuries. Daniel will lead and support LSE students in gaining experience in the area of personal injury law. The initiative will enhance the employability of students, exposing them to real-life cases whilst having a significant positive impact on the local community by supporting individuals in need.
LSE Law School represents one of the largest academic communities within one of the most well-regarded universities in the world. In the UK, LSE was ranked as the top university and named the School as its ‘University of the Year 2025’ by the Times, and third by The Complete University Guide in 2025. In the QS World University rankings for 2024, the Law School was ranked seventh out of 200 worldwide.
This innovative partnership between LSE and Hodge Jones & Allen underscores their combined commitment to social justice and education, and represents a significant step forward in bridging the gap between legal education and practical application, preparing students to enter the legal field as competent, experienced professionals while fulfilling a crucial community service.
Diana Kirsch, Legal Clinic Director, at LSE, commented on the collaboration: ‘We are delighted to be launching our new Legal Advice Clinic this year and we are incredibly grateful to Daniel Denton and HJA for their generous support in enabling us to offer free personal injury advice. The Clinic offers our students invaluable hands-on experience, allowing them to work closely with practising lawyers. We are confident that Daniel’s expertise will greatly benefit our students and enhance their learning.’
Nitika Bagaria, a student currently studying the LLM Master of Laws programme at the university, commented on the new partnership: ‘Working with Mr. Denton on a pro bono personal injury case was an invaluable experience. He was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to provide me with extensive background information on the law. He not only guided me through the case but also shared career insights and best practices in personal injury law, from his years of experience. He fostered a welcoming environment, encouraging curiosity and independent thinking. I truly appreciate his expertise in the field and his dedication to the cause.’
Daniel commented, ‘The new Personal Injury Law Clinic with the London School of Economics will provide significant support to the local community and will provide greater access to free personal injury law information for more people in the area. I'm also delighted to help develop learning outcomes for students at LSE who will have an invaluable opportunity to practice their skills, gain experience and develop their knowledge in the area of Personal Injury Law.’
For more information or to request assistance from the Personal Injury Law Clinic, please visit the LSE Law School Legal Clinic.