Ellex Lithuania grants €34,000 in support to the Vilnius University Law Clinic

Ellex Lithuania has provided Eur 34,400 in financial support to the Vilnius University Law Clinic, a non-profit organization that offers free legal assistance to the public. The funding is intended to strengthen the Clinic’s initiatives and projects, which have been operating for nearly three decades.

“This is a highly valuable initiative that not only gives people access to free legal assistance but also helps educate the next generation of legal professionals. We have supported this project since it was founded, recognizing its value in promoting social responsibility within the legal community, giving law students practical experience, and helping people deal with real-life legal challenges,” says Rolandas Valiūnas, Managing Partner at Ellex Lithuania and a member of the Law Clinic’s Board.

The Vilnius University Law Clinic, a public non-profit institution, was founded in 1998 by Ellex in Lithuania, Vilnius University, and the Vilnius University Students’ Representation.

“Interest in the legal services we provide continues to grow. Every year, the Law Clinic assists more than 5,000 people free of charge. Last year alone, we dedicated over 16,000 hours to legal consultations. Those seeking assistance include socially vulnerable individuals, start-up businesses, and non-governmental organizations. This support will enable us to provide legal consultations to even more people who currently need legal assistance,” says Airina Mikulėnaitė, Director of the Law Clinic and a PhD student at Vilnius University.

Free legal consultations at the Law Clinic are provided by senior students of the Vilnius University Faculty of Law. Consultations are available by email, telephone, or in person at the Clinic’s office in Vilnius. The quality of services is ensured by practice group supervisors – experienced legal professionals, attorneys, and academic staff from the Faculty of Law.

The Clinic’s consultants advise clients on dispute resolution, assist with the preparation of legal documents, and provide guidance on matters related to tax, employment, family law, and other legal fields. In addition to delivering primary legal aid, the Clinic actively contributes to public legal education through various initiatives and outreach activities.

Pictured: Airina Mikulėnaitė and Rolandas Valiūnas.