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SUMMARY:Pro Bono in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities: Cambridge University Law Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our special CULS Pro Bono x Careers panel event this Friday to hear more about the challenges facing the legal and pro bono sectors from our distinguished panellists\, ranging from the ongoing cost of living crisis to environmental challenges facing society as a whole. Panellists will also be discussing opportunities available for students to get involved in pro bono work. An informal drinks and canapés reception will follow the panel discussion for participants and panellists to interact and network. We look forward to seeing you there! \nSpeakers \nNabil Khabirpour – Founder of The Law Corner \nProfessor Paul Watchman – Special Legal Adviser at UNEP Principles of Sustainable Development Net Zero Insurance Underwriters Alliance \nElisabeth Traugott (Barrister at Goldsmith Chambers \nDoctor Jodi Gardner – College Lecturer in Law and Fellow of St John’s College \n  \nVenue: Fisher Foyer\, St. John’s College Cambridge     \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/QLE2juuvDqdHZRQEA  \n In person only
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-in-the-21st-century-challenges-and-opportunities-cambridge-university-law-society-2
LOCATION:St. John’s College Cambridge (Fisher Foyer)\, St John's Street\, Cambridge\, CB2 1TP
CATEGORIES:Lawyers stepping forward when it matters,The climate crisis is real; what can lawyers do?
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221110T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T111534
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SUMMARY:Faculty of Advocates’ Free Legal Services Unit (FLSU) – “Ready to Step Forward”
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person for discussions and drinks reception as part of Pro Bono Week 2022. \nKeeper of the Library of Faculty\, Neil Mackenzie K.C\, will give a short address. Thereafter the evening will provide an opportunity for representatives of agencies accredited by the Free Legal Services Unit of the Faculty of Advocates to meet our team in person\, as well as representatives of other accredited agencies\, along with other guests who do such valuable pro bono work.  Drinks and canapes will be provided at what will be an informative and enjoyable evening. \nTo RSVP to this event please register here
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/faculty-of-advocates-free-legal-services-unit-flsu-ready-to-step-forward
LOCATION:Faculty of Advocates\, Laigh Hall\, Parliament House\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1RF
CATEGORIES:Lawyers stepping forward when it matters,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221109T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T111534
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SUMMARY:Lawyers coming to the rescue: Pro Bono's role in Global crises: Kings College London Pro Bono Society (For students only)
DESCRIPTION:Every day we hear about tragedies happening all over the world\, so how can you help if you choose a career in law? Join our panel event with solicitors\, barristers and Pro Bono organisations discussing their projects aiding the Ukraine and Afghanistan Crises\, the aftermath of the pandemic\, and more. Learn how you can start playing a role now! \nThis panel event will be followed by networking.  \nSpeakers:  \nOlivia Clark – Pro Bono Senior Associate\, DLA Piper  \nRaihan Islam – co-founder and co-organiser of Everything Will Be Ukraine \nPeter Saban – Associate\, Arnold & Porter \nVenue: To be confirmed  \nRegistration can be found here \n In-person event 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/lawyers-coming-to-the-rescue-pro-bonos-role-in-global-crises-kings-college-london-pro-bono-society-for-students-only
CATEGORIES:Lawyers stepping forward when it matters,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221108T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T111534
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SUMMARY:Lawyers stepping forward when it matters – An event for young lawyers held in partnership with: LYLG\, MTYBA\, JLSLA\, the YBC and Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, the Middle Temple Young Barristers’ Association (MTYBA)\, London Young Lawyers Group (LYLG)\, the Junior London Solicitors Litigation Association (JLSLA)\, the Young Barristers’ Committee (YBC) and Advocate on Tuesday 08 November between 6.15 – 9pm in The Princes’ Room at Middle Temple for a panel discussion (and hybrid on Zoom)\, followed by networking and refreshments. \nThe event will include a keynote address from the Solicitor General\, Michael Tomlinson MP. The panel will share their experience of taking on pro bono both internationally and in the UK in response to crises\, and explain more broadly how pro bono can be a beneficial part of the practice of junior solicitors and barristers. We hope this event will be an inspiring and informative event for young lawyers across the professions and hope to see you there! \nSpeakers \n\nKeynote address: The Solicitor General\, Michael Tomlinson MP\nChair:  Nadya Rouben\, Senior Associate\, DLA Piper\nPanellists:\nMichael Polak\, barrister at Church Court Chambers; Chair\, Young Bar Committee\nMarion Edge\, Pro Bono Counsel at Dechert LLP\nCatherine Meredith\, Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers\nOlivia Clark\, Solicitor\, DLA Piper\n\nRegistration can be found here (in-person is SOLD OUT! Please register for Zoom tickets) \nArrive: 6:15pm  \nHybrid on Zoom: (18:30 to 19:30) \nNetworking: 19:30-21:00 \nVenue: Hybrid on Zoom (tickets available) and in person (sold out!): Middle Temple Hall (Princes Room)\, Middle Temple Lane\, London\, EC4Y 9BT \n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/lawyers-stepping-forward-when-it-matters
LOCATION:Middle Temple\, Parliament Chamber\, Middle Temple\, London\, EC4Y 9AT
CATEGORIES:Lawyers stepping forward when it matters
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221107T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T111534
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SUMMARY:OFFICIAL LAUNCH Pro Bono Week 2022 - Cost of Living Crisis - **Virtual Event**
DESCRIPTION:The official launch of the 21st Pro Bono Week\, recognising and supporting the voluntary contribution made by lawyers across the UK in giving free legal help to those in need. In this year of unprecedented challenges\, for both the voluntary and legal sectors\, pro bono legal help has never been more important. \nThis year\, the Launch event will feature presentations to explain the current Cost of Living Crisis\, and discussions on how the legal profession and pro bono sector can help respond. \nPresentations will be followed by a Q&A. \nSpeakers: \n\nThe Attorney General\, Victoria Prentis MP\nToby Brown\, Chair\, Pro Bono Week organising committee\nJoanna Elson CBE\, Chief Executive\, Money Advice Trust\nYasmin Waljee OBE\, International Pro Bono Partner\, Hogan Lovells International LLP\nJames Sandbach\, Development Manager\, London Citizens Advice\n\n**Owing to rail strikes\, The Pro Bono Launch Event will now take place on Zoom**. \nRegistration link can be found here \nWe hope you can join us and celebrate the power of pro bono. \n18:30-19:30 Presentations (Zoom) \nVenue: Online
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/official-launch-pro-bono-week-2022-celebration-of-pro-bono
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lawyers stepping forward when it matters,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221107T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221107T180000
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SUMMARY:Lawyers Stepping Up – Focus on Ukraine - Eversheds Sutherland with DLA Piper and Asylum Aid
DESCRIPTION:The Ukraine Advice Project was founded on 28 February 2022 to provide urgent\, free and professional legal advice and information about UK resettlement options to people displaced and at risk due to the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine. We will be discussing the collaborative response to this humanitarian crisis by a group of lawyers\, barristers\, charity workers and immigration law specialists from across the UK. \nThe panel discussion will be facilitated by the Principal Pro Bono Lawyer at Eversheds Sutherland\, Jane Cotton\, who will be joined by: \n\nOlivia Clark\, Human rights lawyer and UK Pro Bono Manager at DLA Piper\nJennifer Blair\, Barrister at No5 Chambers\nAlison Pickup\, Director at Asylum Aid\nKhrystyna Chelak\, Legal Project Manager at Eversheds Sutherland\nKateryna Balaban\, Managing Director & Project Leader of UA.SUPPORT \n\nThis event will be held online only due to a train strike announced for the 7th November 2022. The details on how to join remotely will be emailed to you after you register. \nOnline only Event \nRegistration can be found here
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/ukraine-a-collaborative-pro-bono-response-eversheds-sutherland-with-dla-piper-and-asylum-aid
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
CATEGORIES:Lawyers stepping forward when it matters,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221107T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221107T131500
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SUMMARY:“Pro bono and the response to international refugee crises”: Reeds Smith (Invitation Only)
DESCRIPTION:Reed Smith panel event: “Pro bono and the response to international refugee crises” – internal only  \nReed Smith is hosting an internal panel event to discuss how pro bono should (and shouldn’t) be used to respond to international refugee crises. Panellists include lawyers from Safe Passage International and Reed Smith.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-and-the-response-to-international-refugee-crises-reeds-smith-invitation-only
LOCATION:Reed Smith LLP\, Broadgate Tower\, 20 Primrose St\, LondoBroadgate Tower\, 20 Primrose St\, London\, EC2A 2RS
CATEGORIES:Lawyers stepping forward when it matters
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221108
DTSTAMP:20260506T111534
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SUMMARY:Ulster University: Lawyers stepping forward when it matters – The role of pro bono in a cost of living crisis?
DESCRIPTION:UU Talks Law podcast special episode – Pro Bono Week Special by UU Talks Law (anchor.fm)  \n Lawyers stepping forward when it matters – The role of pro bono in a cost of living crisis? \nLaura Hyde\, Ulster Law Clinic Manager\, talks to Dr Esther McGuinness and Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick about the history of Ulster Law Clinic and the role of pro bono services in promoting access to justice.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/ulster-university-lawyers-stepping-forward-when-it-matters-the-role-of-pro-bono-in-a-cost-of-living-crisis
CATEGORIES:Lawyers stepping forward when it matters
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221105T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221105T110000
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SUMMARY:Ulster University Law Clinic: BBC Radio Ulster On Your Behalf
DESCRIPTION:BBC Radio Ulster On Your Behalf  \n  \nDr Esther McGuinness\, Ulster University Law Clinic Director\, and Sasha Gillespie\, graduate\, talk to Linda McAuley about how Ulster Law Clinic can provide support in the cost of living crisis. \nAvailable on BBC Sounds – BBC Radio Ulster – On Your Behalf\, Lead Pipes and Talking Money 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/ulster-university-law-clinic-bbc-radio-ulster-on-your-behalf
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lawyers stepping forward when it matters
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