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SUMMARY:Seminar with Advocate and Essex Court Chambers: The impact of Pro Bono and how to get involved.
DESCRIPTION:As part of Pro Bono Week\, Advocate are running a series of seminars within Chambers\, to give information on how to get involved in pro bono and the impact of pro bono \nWe start this series with a lunchtime seminar at Essex Court Chambers on Monday 3rd November\, 1-2pm. \nInternal event only. \n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/seminar-with-advocate-and-essex-court-chambers-the-impact-of-pro-bono-and-how-to-get-involved
CATEGORIES: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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SUMMARY:Pro bono: Stories of impact (Virtual panel talk) -  Southampton Law School Global Law Clinic
DESCRIPTION:To mark Pro Bono Week\, the University of Southampton Global Legal Clinic is pleased to host an online panel discussion celebrating the positive impact of pro bono work on individuals and communities. \nThis event will be of particular interest to members of the legal profession\, third-sector organisations\, and university law clinics who wish to hear from legal practitioners and students about the ways in which pro bono lawyers transform lives and support organisations in making a difference both locally and globally. \nJoining us on the panel will be barrister Helen Moizer from No18 Chambers\, barrister Susannah Burley (Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year – shortlisted) from 4PB\, barrister Charlotte Mallin-Martin (awarded the John Collins Pro Bono Excellence Award) from Guildhall Chambers and students from our clinic. \nRegistration can be found here \nPlease find the link below to join online: \nMicrosoft Teams Need help? \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 329 062 765 957 9 \nPasscode: nU9oe7bY \nSave the Date for our virtual event which showcases Stories of Impact.  \nOnline Event only. \n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-stories-of-impact-southampton-law-school-global-law-clinic
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES: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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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:20251104T183000
DTSTAMP:20251023T221308Z
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Week 2025 - Sheffield & District Law Society’s Pro Bono Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Sheffield & District Law Society’s Pro Bono Committee are celebrating Pro Bono Week on Tuesday 4th November at 5:30pm – 6:30pm.  \nThis is an incredible opportunity to help spark engagement with pro bono work across South Yorkshire\, and showcase the dedication and commitment of giving back to our communities. We would welcome people to share this event to those they feel would benefit from the event\, listening to those who do pro bono work\, and how to get involved.  \nWe are looking forward to hearing a number of ‘Stories of Impact’ from legal professionals. A full ‘line-up’ of speakers will follow in due course but will include speakers from the judiciary\, Advocate\, solicitors and further education providers conducting pro bono work.   \nWe are also inviting those attending to think about how they can use their legal skills to contribute to their community and make a ‘Pro Bono Pledge’ for the upcoming year.  \nIf you would like to attend\, please email caitlin.diamond@irwinmitchell.com  
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-week-2025-sheffield-district-law-societys-pro-bono-committee
LOCATION:Online event
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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DTSTAMP:20251009T091335Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion - In House Pro Bono Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Prima Facie followed by a panel discussion to hear about volunteers’ experiences with the Schools Consent Project. \nThe In House Pro Bono Group and the Schools Consent Project invite you to a Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion event! Join us for an insightful evening at Covington & Burling LLP where we will be screening the thought-provoking play ‘Prima Facie’ followed by an engaging panel discussion. This in-person event promises to be a great Pro Bono Week opportunity to learn about the Schools Consent Project\, hear about volunteer experiences and mix with in-house colleagues. \n\n\n18:15 – 18:30 \nIntroduction to the Schools Consent Project \n\n\n\n\n18:30 – 20:00 \nScreening of Prima Facie \n\n\n\n\n20:00 – 20:30 \nPanel discussion \n\n\n\n\n20:30 – 21:00 \nNetworking and drinks \nIn person only event. \nRegistration link: Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion Tickets\, Tue 4 Nov 2025 at 17:45 | Eventbrite
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/screening-of-prima-facie-and-panel-discussion-in-house-pro-bono-group
LOCATION:Covington & Burling LLP\, 22 Bishopsgate\, London\, EC2N 4BQ
CATEGORIES:Networking,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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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Advocate: Celebrating Clerks
DESCRIPTION:Clerk’s Breakfast – Calling all clerks and chambers professionals! \nAdvocate is delighted to be hosting a Clerks’ Breakfast during Pro Bono Week; taking place on Wednesday 5th November\, between 8am-10am at the International Dispute Resolution Centre (1 Paternoster Lane\, London\, EC4M 7BQ). \nDrop in at any time for the chance to meet some of the Advocate team\, connect with fellow clerks and chambers professionals\, share experiences\, and hear more about how Advocate supports barristers and chambers in delivering pro bono assistance to those in need. \nCome along at any time to share ideas\, raise concerns\, or simply enjoy the chance to catch up and network in a relaxed setting. \nRegistration Link: Breakfast with Advocate: Celebrating Clerks 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/breakfast-with-advocate-celebrating-clerks
LOCATION:The Atrium\, the IDRC\, 1 Paternoster Ln\, London EC4M 7BQ\, The Atrium\, the IDRC\, 1 Paternoster Ln\,\, London\, EC4M 7BQ
CATEGORIES:Networking,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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251106T140000
DTSTAMP:20250930T144140Z
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SUMMARY:Advocate Seminar at Twenty Essex
DESCRIPTION:Advocate is the Bar’s national charity\, with over 4500 barristers currently signed up to volunteer to work on pro bono cases. \n  \nCome and meet two of Advocate’s Caseworkers and find out more about working with Advocate. They will share the impact that undertaking pro bono work has for career development (from second six through to KC) and on the lives of individuals in need of help. \n  \nAdvocate Caseworkers will be sharing more about who Advocate is and how they make it possible for barristers to take on pro bono work.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/advocate-seminar-at-twenty-essex
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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DTSTAMP:20251030T083653Z
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SUMMARY:A Windrush Story – celebrating the power of pro bono (internal event) - Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
DESCRIPTION:To mark Pro Bono Week at the start of November\, BCLP are hosting an event showcasing the Windrush Legal Initiative – a collaboration between BCLP\, the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit and seven other firms\, helping victims of the Windrush scandal obtain justice and fair compensation. \n  \nWe are delighted to be joined by one of our clients\, who we are proud to have helped obtain a compensation award from the Windrush Compensation Fund\, and by Nicola Burgess – solicitor at GMIAU and head of the Windrush Legal Initiative\, for a conversation with BCLP’s EMEA pro bono partner Jamie Wiseman-Clarke.  We will hear our client’s remarkable story and the ongoing struggle to obtain justice of many other Windrush victims affected by the UK government’s so-called Hostile Environment legislation and policies. \nInternal Event Only
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/a-windrush-story-celebrating-the-power-of-pro-bono-internal-event-bryan-cave-leighton-paisner-llp
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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