People

Drawing on experiences in government policy, advocacy, and an OU Open Justice Project, Law graduate Stephanie Sherrin argues that clinical legal education helps students bridge the gap between legal theory and real-world practice by developing implementation awareness, professional judgement, and understanding of how law operates in everyday life. The blog reflects on how studying law and working in policy revealed that legal permissibility alone rarely creates real change; successful outcomes depend on how institutions implement laws within practical and resource constraints.