Debt Counselling Project – Practical training for law students at Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University

Weerawong C&P is honored to participate in a pro bono project run by Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University assisting debtors who have been negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Our lawyers provide training for the faculty of law students offering debt counseling services for individuals and SMEs. 

The initial online training sessions for law students held on 17-18 July 2021 focused on the substantive and procedural law aspects of debt counselling. Subsequent ongoing mentoring sessions have provided in-depth knowledge and practical advice in order to assist individuals and SMEs in resolving their debt problems.

Weerawong Chittmittrapap, Senior Partner, commented, “This project is a collaboration of legal professionals who are dedicated to assisting their community in a time of need. I am particularly impressed by the positive outcomes achieved in a short period of time – the law students have assisted clients in resolving debt issues in more than 30 cases.”

Jedsarit Sahussarungsi, Senior Associate, is an active member of the project, “This great initiative basically turns challenges into opportunities. It is my honor to participate in this project and share my experience with brilliant young minds from Thammasat and Chula, who are eager to help others during these troubling times. This project has already positively impacted so many lives and raised awareness about household debt problems. I’m sure the students learnt a lot from their clients and had fun putting their knowledge into practice.”

Participating Weerawong C&P lawyers include senior associates Poonpat Vasupongpipat, Jedsarit Sahussarungsi and Supasiri Korattana, and associates Thanawan Kirdsinsap, Peeradon Monjaiang, Sakaewan Boonsuriyaphan and Thaya Uthayophas.

We look forward to continued participation in this effective and worthy project.