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Check out our event ideas and tips page for suggestions of what to do and to see the full list of all events that took place in previous years.
Pro Bono Week is an opportunity to celebrate and discuss the important contribution that the legal profession makes in providing free legal help to those in need. This years theme is “The Power of Pro Bono” and LJMU Legal Advice Centre is hosting an event on the 7th November 5.30- 7.00 pm to showcase the […]
For the past 15 years, Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) has empowered organisations in Northern Ireland to hold power to account through public interest litigation. Now, we want to mark this milestone and honour the incredible human rights organisations and dedicated lawyers who have collaborated with us since 2009. During this event we will: […]
Pro bono advocacy changes the law and the landscape in some cases. This event will take us on a tour through recent examples that have produced major developments.
We are excited to extend to you an invitation to our upcoming panel event, "Rights of Nature Recognising Natural Entities". This event aims to bring together leading figures in environmental law and philosophy to explore the foundational concepts and future directions of the Rights of Nature movement. It's an opportunity to engage with experts and […]
Justice for All: The Transformative Power of Pro Bono Work We 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 […]
Join this unique hybrid panel event taking place during Pro Bono Week 2024 hosted by the National Pro Bono Centre, in collaboration with LawWorks and Advocate. Listen to our inspirational speakers share their personal journeys on supporting and empowering vulnerable clients including adapting ways of communicating with clients in distress and trauma informed lawyering, wellbeing […]
In collaboration with Coram Chambers we are doing an exciting event, the Coram Chamber’s Takeover of Dads House Family Law Clinic on Wednesday the 6th and 8th of November. Dad's House are proud to run this event in its second year running! During pro bono week we will have a different barrister for each […]
St Philips Chambers, Birmingham, Pro Bono Breakfast William Horwood and Advocate’s Midland Circuit Caseworker will be delivering a short presentation about how and why to take on pro bono work, the benefits of pro bono, and how it can help with practice development and silk applications. Clerks, juniors and pupils invited to attend. Internal […]
We are a group of four students from the University of Plymouth who are organising and coordinating an event for pro-bono week which is both informative and entertaining. We have decided to host an event where minds can be nurtured, and smiles can be formed, therefore, we would love to welcome you to our […]
Advocate will be presenting at this year’s Institute of Barrister Clerks conference in Leeds. We are looking forward to meeting with clerks and practice managers to discuss the vital role you play in supporting pro bono work in Chambers. Speakers Jessica Bates – North Eastern Circuit Caseworker for Advocate Joe Wilson – Chief Executive of […]
Public Interest Litigation in Northern Ireland - online launch Date: Tuesday 12 November 2024 Time: tbc Strategic public interest litigation in Northern Ireland has developed in a unique political, legal, economic and social context. Public Interest Litigation in Northern Ireland is a brand-new research report commissioned by Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS), thanks to support provided by […]
Join us on the afternoon of Wednesday 13 November for a Legal Cheek virtual student event in partnership with Pinsent Masons. This event is for Students and Graduates. The theme is pro bono. We’ll be hearing how global law firms use their expertise and resources to help those unable to pay for legal advice. At […]