Authors:Legal Action Group
Created:2023-10-01
Last updated:2023-09-29
Second recipient of Stephen Knafler QC Scholarship begins course
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Marc Bloomfield
Description: Stephen Knafler QC
Description: Fedaa Al Jundi
24 October 2023 sees the third anniversary of the untimely death of Stephen Knafler QC, whose work improved access to socio-economic rights for asylum-seekers and migrants. Barristers from three of the chambers where he worked – Doughty Street Chambers, Garden Court Chambers and Landmark Chambers – collaborated with members of his family, LAG and Sue Willman of Deighton Pierce Glynn to establish the Stephen Knafler QC Scholarship, aimed at enabling students from a refugee background to study for the Bar at City Law School. With additional financial help from Anthony Gold Solicitors, the second year’s target was met, and its recipient, Fedaa Al Jundi (pictured), recently began his course. He said:
I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for the scholarship offer that has been made to me to study the Bar Course at City Law School. I am honoured and grateful to be the second recipient of the Stephen Knafler QC Scholarship, which enables me to study the Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) course at City Law School. This scholarship means a lot to me, as it provides me with financial support, recognition and encouragement from those who knew and respected Mr Knafler. The scholarship will make a significant difference to my academic and professional development, as it will allow me to pursue my dream of becoming a barrister, which would not have been possible otherwise. I hope to follow in the footsteps of Mr Knafler and to use my legal knowledge and passion to serve the public interest and uphold justice. I also hope to contribute to this scholarship in the future, so that more aspiring barristers from diverse backgrounds can benefit from this wonderful initiative.
Donations for the third scholarship are welcome.
A celebration of Stephen’s life will take place at the Doggett’s Coat and Badge on the south side of Blackfriars Bridge, London, on 25 November 2023. The memorial will start at 1 pm with speeches starting at 2 pm, and finish around 5 pm, with buffet food and drinks provided. If you knew Stephen and would like to attend, please RSVP to StephenKnaflerMemorial@gmail.com in advance.