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Like most lawyers, I first learned about FRU when I was studying law at university. I thought it sounded like a great opportunity to get started on some 'real law' with 'real people' and I did the training days and took out my first case as soon as I could. The FRU cases I did were daunting. I was acutely conscious of my inexperience and at first wondered whether I could really be much assistance to clients. However, with the support of FRU's wonderful caseworkers I got through and quickly realised what a valuable service even complete novices like myself could provide to FRU's clients. Not being eligible for legal aid or able to afford representation, they would otherwise have had to represent themselves, something which it was apparent was for most of them a more than daunting prospect for which they were ill-equipped. For an amazing 45 years FRU has done a fantastic job of providing legal assistance where it is needed most. I was proud to serve on the management committee for a number of years and am delighted to have this opportunity to raise a bit of cash for FRU. I will be braving the murky waters of the Serpentine and attempting to swim a mile in under 45 mins. That surely deserves a bit of sponsorship!

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