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SUMMARY:Justice for All: The Transformative Power of Pro Bono Work Panel Discussion - Edinburgh Law School
DESCRIPTION:Justice for All: The Transformative Power of Pro Bono Work \nWe are delighted to invite you to our upcoming panel discussion on pro bono work\, taking place on 7th November from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the University of Edinburgh Old College\, MacLaren Stuart Room. This event will explore the profound impact of legal services in advancing justice and supporting under-represented communities. It will offer a valuable opportunity to reflect on the importance of giving back through legal expertise\, while celebrating the incredible efforts of those leading the way in this space. Our esteemed panel includes: \n  \n\nClaire Paterson\, a personal injury and clinical negligence expert\, as well as a supervising solicitor at the University of Edinburgh’s Free Legal Advice Clinic. Claire’s work supports both her clients and law students through the legal process.\nEversheds Sutherland\, a global law firm recognized for its distinguished pro bono history and commitment to promoting the rule of law and expanding access to justice.\nThe Edinburgh Law School Tax Clinic\, an initiative offering free\, means-tested tax advice to individuals in Scotland\, empowering students to provide over 1\,000 pro bono hours since its launch.\nThe University of Edinburgh Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC)\, which has been providing free legal services to the community since 2007\, fostering strong connections between legal education and community support.\nThe University of Edinburgh Freedom of Expression Clinic: The Clinic aims to bridge theory and practice and to offer students the opportunity to work alongside practicing lawyers on international casework. The clinic will specifically address cases of violation of freedom of expression and related human rights against journalists and media operators. The Clinic is a collaboration between Edinburgh Law School and leading practitioners in the fields of international human rights and media law\, such as the international NGO Media Defence based in London.\n\nThe event will begin with brief presentations from the Law School’s pro bono clinics\, followed by insights from our panellists on their personal experiences and the importance of pro bono work in their respective fields. Afterward\, we will open the floor for a Q&A session\, allowing you to engage with our speakers on any topics that resonate with you. Following the formal discussion\, there will be an opportunity for networking over refreshments\, giving you the chance to continue these important conversations and connect with fellow attendees. We very much look forward to a stimulating and inspiring discussion\, and we hope you can join us. Registration can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1048876446687?aff=oddtdtcreator \nFor more information about this event\, please click on the following link: \nhttps://www.law.ed.ac.uk/news-events/events/pro-bono-week-panel-discussion \n  \n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/justice-for-all-the-transformative-power-of-pro-bono-work-panel-discussion-edinburgh-law-school
LOCATION:University of Edinburgh\, Old College\, South Bridge\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9YL
CATEGORIES:Barred from justice – the powerful,The Power of Pro Bono
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SUMMARY:The Yorkshire Pro Bono Committee and Appeal Pro Bono Week 2024 Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we mark Pro Bono Week 2024 with this special collaborative event. Hosted by Leeds Law School and in partnership with the Yorkshire Pro Bono Committee\, we will explore the Pro Bono Week 2024 sub-themes of: \n\nBarred from justice – the powerful\, everyday stories of the impact of lawyers and law students who give their time to protect the rights of those most disadvantaged in society\nEmbedding pro bono in your organisation and career – placing pro bono at the heart of everyone’s practice and hearing from those at the forefront\n\nThe first of this event will be presented by Appeal\, a charity and law practice dedicated to challenging wrongful convictions and promoting a fairer justice system (find out more here: https://appeal.org.uk/who-we-are/). After provided food and drink\, the Yorkshire Pro Bono Committee will present their initial findings of their pro bono mapping activity\, before setting their goals and objectives for the next year. \nAll are welcome to both parts of the event\, whether on the Yorkshire Pro Bono Committee or not. We would love to see you there! \nOutline of event: \n4.15 – 4.30pm: Arrival \n4.30pm – 5.30pm: Appeal presentation and discussion \n5.30pm – 6pm: Drinks reception and networking \n6pm – 7pm: YPBC Quarterly Committee Meeting \n7 – 7.30pm: Drinks reception and networking \n7.30pm: Close \nIn person event only. To register onto this event\, please click here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pro-bono-week-yorkshire-event-2024-tickets-1042832549227?utm_source=spb-mkt-email&utm_medium=email  \nWe would like to thank the following sponsors of this event: Squire Patton Boggs.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/the-yorkshire-pro-bono-committee-and-appeal-pro-bono-week-2024-event
LOCATION:Leeds Law School\, Broadcasting Place\, Woodhouse\, Leeds\, LS2 9EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Barred from justice,Barred from justice – the powerful,Embedding pro bono in your organisation and career
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SUMMARY:Global webinar with Reprieve - Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (internal event only)
DESCRIPTION:Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP with Reprieve are organising an internal global webinar as part of celebrating pro bono week here in the UK (4-8 November and in the US (28th October to 1st November). \nThe webinar is taking place on 31 October and features speaker  Ineka Frankcom\, Reprieve’s US Death Penalty Project Manager who will be talking about the US Death Penalty in context and the impact of Reprieve’s Stop Lethal Injection Project. \nThis event is internal only.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/global-webinar-with-reprieve-bryan-cave-leighton-paisner-llp-internal-event-only
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Barred from justice,Barred from justice – the powerful,The Power of Pro Bono
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