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SUMMARY:Interviewing vulnerable clients workshop with Dr Goldie Millan\, Aminah Ali and law students - Hallam Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs at Sheffield Hallam University
DESCRIPTION:Hallam Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs at Sheffield Hallam University are Proud to celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025. \nAs part of Pro Bono Week\, we will be hosting a workshop titled\, Interviewing vulnerable clients workshop with Dr Goldie Millan\, Aminah Ali and law students. \nInternal event only.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/interviewing-vulnerable-clients-workshop-with-dr-goldie-millan-aminah-ali-and-law-students-hallam-legal-advice-centre-and-justice-hubs-at-sheffield-hallam-university
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono in Action,Pro bono: Getting involved – advice and practical steps about how to start making a difference through pro bono.
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Week 2025; Pro Bono Matters Lunch Event - Arnold & Porter (internal event)
DESCRIPTION:Arnold & Porter are proud to take part in and celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025. \n  \nAs part of celebrations\, we will be showcasing pro bono matters during staff lunch. \n  \nInternal event only.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-week-2025-pro-bono-matters-lunch-event-arnold-porter-internal-event
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono in Action
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251104T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251104T140000
DTSTAMP:20251029T083605Z
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SUMMARY:UK Pro Bono Week 2025: an introduction to public interest litigation and PILS’ Pro Bono Register - PILS Project
DESCRIPTION:UK Pro Bono Week 2025: an introduction to public interest litigation and PILS’ Pro Bono Register. \n\nTuesday 04 November 2025\,13.00-14.00\nThe Inn of Court\, Royal Courts of Justice\, Chichester St\, Belfast BT1 3JF (in-person only)\n1 CPD point; sandwich lunch served from 12.30\n\nPublic Interest Litigation Support (PILS) is dedicated to helping community/voluntary organisations and legal professionals to build public interest litigation in Northern Ireland. PILS supports cases that create positive impact not only for one person\, but for communities across the region. \nKey to this support is PILS’ Pro Bono Register\, which currently includes over 120 barristers\, solicitors and academics who have agreed to provide pro bono legal services to PILS’ members. Our members range from community interest groups to law centres to well-known charities. \nThis in-person\, CPD-accredited seminar is open to all practising barristers and solicitors in Northern Ireland\, whether or not you have already joined PILS’ Pro Bono Register. PILS will provide an introduction to public interest litigation and offer guidance on how to identify cases which have the potential to change the law for the benefit of the wider public and/or specific communities. \nTo mark UK Pro Bono Week 2025\, PILS is delighted to be co-hosting this event with the Young Bar Association. \nRegistration link: https://forms.office.com/e/7rWMcUYAwF \n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/uk-pro-bono-week-2025-an-introduction-to-public-interest-litigation-and-pils-pro-bono-register-pils-project
LOCATION:The Inn of Court\, THE BAR of NORTHERN IRELAND\, 91 CHICHESTER STREET\, BELFAST\,\, BT1 3JQ
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono in Action,Pro bono: Stories of impact – hear from the frontline about how pro bono lawyers transform lives and support charities to make a difference in our communities and abroad
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251104T113000
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono in the Age of AI: A Launchpad for Next Gen Lawyers - Baker McKenzie and Fieldfisher
DESCRIPTION:Join the pro bono\, clinical legal education and legal studies communities to discuss AI\, pro bono\, and the future legal professional. Queen Mary University London’s Centre for Commercial Law Studies is hosting a panel discussion followed by an interactive in-person workshop exploring the ways in which student pro bono work can\, does and should harness the power of AI to prepare students for life in modern-day practice.  \nThe event will examine how student pro bono initiatives can – and should – use AI to better prepare aspiring lawyers for modern legal practice. Co-sponsored by Baker McKenzie and Fieldfisher\, the session will begin with insights from leading experts in a hybrid panel discussion\, followed by an in-person World Café-style hackathon designed to crowdsource practical solutions to common AI challenges in student-led pro bono work. \nSpeakers: \n\nDr Francine Ryan: Senior Lecturer in Law and Director of the Open Justice Centre\nJimin Park: Final year LLB Law student at QMUL\nPaul McMonagle: Enterprise Architect at Taylor Wessing\nCatriona Filmer: Senior Pro Bono Associate at Fieldfisher and member of the UK Collaborative Plan’s AI Committee\nAndy Unger: Associate Professor in Law & Tech at London South Bank University\n\n  \nTime and Date: \n\nDate: Tuesday 4 November\nHybrid Panel Discussion: 10am to 10:40am\nIn-person Workshop: 10:45am to 11:30am\n\n  \nThis event is invite only.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-in-the-age-of-ai-a-launchpad-for-next-gen-lawyers
CATEGORIES:Networking,Pro Bono in Action
ORGANIZER;CN="Fieldfisher":MAILTO:https://www.fieldfisher.com/en
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251103T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251103T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T091436Z
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SUMMARY:Glasgow Open Justice Centre - Pro Bono Quiz (internal event)
DESCRIPTION:Glasgow Open Justice Centre as part of Glasgow Law School are proud to celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025. \nThis year\, our student volunteers will be hosting the programme of events to mark Pro Bono Week\, recognising the good work by volunteers at the Justice Centre giving free legal help to those most in need: \nMonday 3rd November 6-9pm Pro Bono Pub quiz –  at the Queen Margaret Union\, Glasgow \nThursday 6th November 5-7pm Pro Bono & Prosecco student/staff mixer –  held at the GO Justice Centre. \nFriday 7th November All Day Pro Bono University of Glasgow social media takeover on Instagram \nOur events are open to staff and students of Glasgow Law School and Glasgow Open Justice Centre only.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/glasgow-open-justice-centre-pro-bono-quiz-internal-event
CATEGORIES:Networking,Pro Bono in Action
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251103T200000
DTSTAMP:20251021T170137Z
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Week 2025 - Official Launch Event: Pro Bono in Action
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to join our Pro Bono Week launch hybrid event in London. Doors will open at 5.30pm for registration and the event will kick off (in person and online) at 6.15pm. \nA networking reception will follow at 7pm with a valuable chance to meet people from across the legal and access to justice sectors with a shared interest in pro bono work of all kinds. The evening will come to a close at 8.30pm. \nWe are pleased to be joined by the following speakers: \n\nThe Attorney General\, the Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC\nClaire Butler (Pro Bono & Social Impact Manager; C0-Chair\, AGO International Rule of Law Committee)\nNic Hart (London Managing Partner\, Duane Morris)\nMatthew Gingell (General Counsel\, Oxygen House; Chair\, Chancery Lane Project)\nLord Goldsmith KC (London Co-Managing Partner\, Debevoise & Plimpton; former Attorney General; Chair\, LawWorks)\nHannah Whitehouse (Barrister\, Coram Chambers)\n\nWe hope to see you there for what promises to be an evening to remember\, celebrating the outstanding contribution of pro bono work and access to justice every year! \nTickets are available to the legal profession\, charity sector and other professionals with an interest in pro bono. Click here to register: Pro Bono Week 2025 Launch: Pro bono in action Tickets\, Mon 3 Nov 2025 at 17:30 | Eventbrite \nThose who are wishing to attend this event online will be sent MS Teams joining instructions nearer the time. \nOur enormous thanks goes to Simmons & Simmons for kindly hosting this year’s launch.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-week-2025-official-launch-event-pro-bono-in-action
LOCATION:Simmons & Simmons\, CityPoint\, 1 Ropemaker St\, London\, EC2Y 9SS
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono in Action
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251103T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251103T180000
DTSTAMP:20251016T085048Z
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SUMMARY:Bar Council – pro bono & social responsibility committee strategy meeting
DESCRIPTION:Prior to the Pro Bono Week Official Launch event\, The Bar Council’s Pro Bono & Social Responsibility Committee will be reflecting on the past year of work\, and plan ahead for 2026. \nAnyone who has an interest in understanding the role of the Committee is invited to attend this meeting. Please register your interest with Ava Turnock ATurnock@barcouncil.org.uk
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/bar-council-pro-bono-social-responsibility-committee-strategy-meeting-2
LOCATION:Simmons & Simmons\, CityPoint\, 1 Ropemaker St\, London\, EC2Y 9SS
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono in Action
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251103T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251103T140000
DTSTAMP:20251110T225209Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T225209Z
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SUMMARY:Advocate Seminar at St Philips Barristers
DESCRIPTION:Advocate will be joining St Philips for a seminar to discuss the benefits of pro bono for your practice and how you can work more closely with Advocate in the Midlands. \nInvitation event only.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/advocate-seminar-at-st-philips-barristers
LOCATION:St Philips Chambers\, 55 Temple Row\, Birmingham\, B2 5LS
CATEGORIES:Networking,Pro Bono in Action
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DTSTAMP:20251101T162536Z
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SUMMARY:Plymouth Law School celebrates Pro Bono Week 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Plymouth Law School are proud to take part in and celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025. \nPlymouth Law School students are taking part in Pro Bono Week to We all would like to raise awareness around what local pro bono looks like in Plymouth\, using skills we’ve developed to educate school children and signpost where those in need can go as part of the WBL module. \nThe WBL module incorporates our work within our Law Clinic\, doing Pro Bono work in Immigration\, Employment and Family law. During Pro Bono Week\, we will share how our life changing the work in the clinic makes a difference to the clients we help. \nEvents include discussions about pro bono in local schools\, a legal run and quiz night too. \nProgramme of events TBC. \nInvitation only.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/plymouth-law-school-celebrates-pro-bono-week-2025
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Pro Bono in Action
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTSTAMP:20251101T141421Z
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SUMMARY:Podcast Launch Event: Why Pro Bono Matters - Hallam Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs at Sheffield Hallam University
DESCRIPTION:Podcast Launch Event: Why Pro Bono Matters \nHosted by Goldie Millan Supervising Solicitor at Hallam Legal Advice Centre \nFeaturing Anna Rudkin and Chris Riley Associate Heads of Law \nTune in as we discuss: \n\nWhy pro bono work is vital to the legal profession\nHow students can make a positive impact through Hallam Legal Advice Centre\nThe value of giving back to the community while developing professional skills
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/podcast-launch-event-why-pro-bono-matters-hallam-legal-advice-centre-and-justice-hubs-at-sheffield-hallam-university
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono in Action,Pro bono: Getting involved – advice and practical steps about how to start making a difference through pro bono.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
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DTSTAMP:20251016T080533Z
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SUMMARY:King's Legal Clinic Pro Bono Talk with Freshfields  - Kings College London
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Pro Bono Week 2025 campaign\, King’s Legal Clinic will be hosting a Pro Bono Talk with Freshfields on Friday 31st October 2025. \nThe session will be open exclusively to King’s College London law students only. 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/kings-legal-clinic-pro-bono-talk-with-freshfields-kings-college-london
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono in Action
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20251023T215748Z
CREATED:20251023T215748Z
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SUMMARY:Free Representation Unit (FRU) Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our annual general assembly is taking place on 30 October at 6.15. The venue is LATHAM & WATKINS LLP\, 99 Bishopsgate\, London EC2M 3XF and the event will start at 6.15 p.m. \nWe are pleased and proud to say that Lord Justice Dingemans\, the Senior President of Tribunals has agreed to attend and speak at our annual general assembly on 30 October. \nThis is one of Sir James’ first engagements in his new role so we are honoured that he is joining us to celebrate our hashtag#ProBono work over the past 12 months. \nThis event is part of hashtag#ProBonoWeek. Please come and join us – everyone is welcome! \nRSVP chief.exec@thefru.org.uk
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/free-representation-unit-fru-annual-general-meeting
LOCATION:Latham & Watkins LLP\, 99 Bishopsgate\, London\, EC2M 3XF
CATEGORIES:Networking,Pro Bono in Action
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