Solicitors Support University of Bedfordshire Family Law Clinic (12 February 2026)

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is proud to support the University of Bedfordshire's Family Law Clinic, providing essential legal guidance to members of the local community who need help with family law matters but cannot afford legal advice or qualify for legal aid.

Professional Support You Can Trust

Emily Rand, Natasha Patel, and Taryn Brandt, solicitors in our Luton office, are dedicating their time and expertise to support the University's Family Law Clinic. The team works under the supervision of Krina Parmar, Director and Supervisor, to provide professional guidance to members of the local community who cannot afford legal advice or qualify for legal aid.

What Types of Advice Are Available?

The Family Law Clinic can provide initial guidance on matters including:

• Separation and divorce
• Child custody and arrangements
• Domestic arrangements
• Other family law concerns affecting you and your family

How It Works

When you attend a consultation, you'll receive initial legal advice from a qualified solicitor, with University of Bedfordshire law students observing and learning from the process. Following your consultation, students prepare detailed follow-up letters of advice under professional supervision, ensuring you have clear guidance on your next steps.

The Clinic is registered with LawWorks, a national charity supporting pro bono legal work, and operates to professional standards while delivering much-needed services to the community.

Availability

The Family Law Clinic operates throughout the summer months, with reduced hours during July and August. This partnership reflects Duncan Lewis Solicitors' ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and families in our community when they need legal guidance most.

If you're experiencing family law issues and need advice, the Family Law Clinic at the University of Bedfordshire may be able to help.

About Emily Rand – Solicitor

Emily Rand is a Solicitor in the Family and Child Care department at Duncan Lewis Solicitors' Luton office, with extensive experience representing parents in care proceedings and private children law matters involving domestic abuse, substance misuse and mental health concerns.

About Natasha Patel - Solicitor

Natasha Patel is a Solicitor in the Family and Child Care department at Duncan Lewis Solicitors' Luton office, with extensive experience in child care matters and assisting vulnerable victims of domestic abuse.

About Taryn Brandt - Solicitor

Taryn Brandt is a Family Law Solicitor at Duncan Lewis Solicitors who advises and represents clients in all aspects of family law including injunctions, divorce, financial remedy proceedings and private law children matters.

About Krina Parmar - Director and Supervisor

Krina Parmar is a Director of Family and Child Care Law at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, specialising in public and private law children matters with expertise in international child abduction, forced marriage applications, FGM applications, and high-profile emergency matters.

About Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Duncan Lewis Solicitors' Family department comprises a professional, efficient team with extensive experience in all aspects of family law, from divorce and financial matters to children proceedings and domestic violence cases. The firm prioritises listening to clients and exploring the best resolution methods, encouraging out-of-court settlements where possible while being fully equipped to handle court proceedings when necessary, offering both legal aid and competitive privately funded services.