When communities and lawyers unite, incredible things happen - The PILS Project
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Belfast Exposed, , 23 Donegall St, Belfast, BT1 2FF
Our staff and board are excited to invite you to the Autumn Social 2025.
This evening of music, food and conversation will celebrate the solidarity that grows when human rights defenders and lawyers team up to defend the public interest.
While some political parties try to distract you with tired, negative narratives, we can choose a proactive path. Together, we can defend our human rights protections, maximising the promise of the Human Rights Act for another 25 years of collective action.
As well as a chance to meet the people at the frontline of legal changemaking in Northern Ireland, you’ll also enjoy:

Special guest speaker John Wadham (outgoing Human Rights Advisor to the Northern Ireland Policing Board)
Live music and photography exhibition
Food, drink and great company

Tickets are free. Please RSVP now, it helps us to plan catering!

Free Representation Unit (FRU) Annual General Meeting
2025-10-30 18:15 - 20:00 | Latham & Watkins LLP, 99 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3XF
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.
We 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.
This 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.
This event is part of hashtag#ProBonoWeek. Please come and join us – everyone is welcome!
RSVP chief.exec@thefru.org.uk

King's Legal Clinic Pro Bono Talk with Freshfields - Kings College London
2025-10-31
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.
The session will be open exclusively to King’s College London law students only.

Abigail Rolling: Sh*t Lawyer for APPEAL - Fundraising Comedy Gig
2025-11-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Angel Comedy – The Bill Murray Comedy Club, 39 Queen's Head Street Islington London, London, N1 8NQ
As you know, challenging a wrongful conviction is intense and demanding work. That’s why a night of comedy is such a welcome change!

We are so grateful to four star, Edinburgh Fringe sell out, Abigail Rolling aka Sh*t Lawyer for using laughter to support the work of APPEAL!

On 2nd November 2025, for one night only, ‘Sh*t Lawyer’ will put on a special political comedy and storytelling show, with funds raised going towards our charity work in challenging unsafe conviction.

With special thanks to Mountford Chambers, Angel Comedy Club and WeGotTickets for supporting this event.

Tickets are selling fast and are on sale at: https://bit.ly/ShitLawyerforAPPEAL

We’d love to see you there!

Best wishes,
The APPEAL Team

Podcast Launch Event: Why Pro Bono Matters - Hallam Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs at Sheffield Hallam University
2025-11-03 | Online event
Podcast Launch Event: Why Pro Bono Matters
Hosted by Goldie Millan Supervising Solicitor at Hallam Legal Advice Centre
Featuring Anna Rudkin and Chris Riley Associate Heads of Law
Tune in as we discuss:

Why pro bono work is vital to the legal profession
How students can make a positive impact through Hallam Legal Advice Centre
The value of giving back to the community while developing professional skills

Plymouth Law School celebrates Pro Bono Week 2025!
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-07
Plymouth Law School are proud to take part in and celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025.
Plymouth 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.
The 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.
Events include discussions about pro bono in local schools, a legal run and quiz night too.
Programme of events TBC.
Invitation only.

Great Legal Bake - London Legal Support Trust and the Access to Justice Foundation
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-07
The sweetest fundraiser of the year, the Great Legal Bake, returns from the 3 – 7 November 2025.
Calling all Star Bakers
Could you raise dough to support free frontline services that help some of society’s most vulnerable people? Are sweet treats up your street or does savoury make you rave-ery?
Whether it’s blondies or brownies, millefeuilles or petits fours, Black Forest gateau or Swiss roll, millionaire’s shortbread or pound cake, taking part is easy as pie. And if sweet stuff doesn’t melt your butter why not make samosas, sausage rolls, or savoury scones?
All you need to do is register through the button below and we’ll send you a bake pack full of useful stuff like posters, labels and stickers. So grab a group of friends or colleagues and organise a bake sale in your office, chambers, court or university and sell your tasty treats.
Are you a crummy baker, but you’d still like to take part? Why not see if a local bakery might donate some cupcakes?

If you are not able to take part during the official bake week, you are still welcome to sign up to bake on a date of your choice. Just let us know on the sign up form below!
To sign up visit LLST’s website.

Funds raised from the Great Legal Bake will be donated to the Access to Justice Foundation and the London Legal Support Trust.

Date: 3th-7th November
Time: All day, everyday through the week
Venue: Various organisations across the UK – hybrid in some organisations.
Registration Link: https://londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk/our-events/great-legal-bake-2025/

Seminar with Advocate and Essex Court Chambers: The impact of Pro Bono and how to get involved.
2025-11-03 13:00 - 14:00
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
We start this series with a lunchtime seminar at Essex Court Chambers on Monday 3rd November, 1-2pm.
Internal event only.

Advocate Seminar at St Philips Barristers
2025-11-03 13:00 - 14:00 | St Philips Chambers, 55 Temple Row, Birmingham, B2 5LS
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.
Invitation event only.

Pro Bono Charity Knowledge Exchange: National Pro Bono Centre
2025-11-03 14:30 - 16:30 | The Atrium, the IDRC, 1 Paternoster Ln, London EC4M 7BQ, The Atrium, the IDRC, 1 Paternoster Ln,, London, EC4M 7BQ
Join us for a collaborative event bringing together pro bono charities to share best practices and connect ahead of Pro Bono Week 2025.
About the Event
Join the NPBC for the Pro Bono Charity Knowledge Exchange, where we will be bringing together professionals from pro bono charities to share insights, challenges, and best practices in delivering impactful pro bono programmes.
This in-person event is designed to foster collaboration, spark new ideas, and strengthen connections across the sector.
What to Expect
Roundtable Discussion
We’ll kick off with a collaborative roundtable exploring key aspects of pro bono delivery. When registering, you’ll be asked to share the topics you’re most interested in discussing. Anticipated themes include:

Volunteer training and management
Balancing volunteer commitment with casework demands
Leveraging tech and communications
Managing programme costs
…and anything else you’d like to bring to the table!

Networking & Poster Showcase
After the discussion, enjoy an informal networking hour over tea, coffee, and biscuits. The room will feature posters showcasing the work of various pro bono charities. A list of attendees and digital copies of the posters will be shared in advance to help you connect with others on shared interests.
We’re delighted to open the final part of this event to the wider pro bono sector and warmly invite individuals from across the community to drop in and explore the impactful work being done by pro bono charities.
The Atrium in the International Dispute Resolution Centre will be open from 4–5pm for informal visits, offering a chance to connect with a range of charities. This drop-in session will wrap up just in time for the official launch of Pro Bono Week 2025, as we head over together to continue the pro bono conversation.
Posters
We’d love to feature your organisation! Get in touch with Emily (esherratt@nationalprobonocentre.org.uk) and we will create and print your poster free of charge using our template. Please note that due to space & logistics, we can host a maximum of 20 posters, though we will share an unlimited amount of virtual posters to attendees before the event.
Feel free to reach out to us with any queries. We look forward to seeing your organisation represented and to a lively, productive exchange of ideas!

Registration can be found here.

Bar Council – pro bono & social responsibility committee strategy meeting
2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Simmons & Simmons, CityPoint, 1 Ropemaker St, London, EC2Y 9SS
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.
Anyone 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

Pro Bono Week 2025 - Official Launch Event: Pro Bono in Action
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Simmons & Simmons, CityPoint, 1 Ropemaker St, London, EC2Y 9SS
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.
A 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.
We are pleased to be joined by the following speakers:

The Attorney General, the Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC
Claire Butler (Pro Bono & Social Impact Manager; C0-Chair, AGO International Rule of Law Committee)
Nic Hart (London Managing Partner, Duane Morris)
Matthew Gingell (General Counsel, Oxygen House; Chair, Chancery Lane Project)
Lord Goldsmith KC (London Co-Managing Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton; former Attorney General; Chair, LawWorks)
Hannah Whitehouse (Barrister, Coram Chambers)

We 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!
Tickets 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
Those who are wishing to attend this event online will be sent MS Teams joining instructions nearer the time.
Our enormous thanks goes to Simmons & Simmons for kindly hosting this year’s launch.

Glasgow Open Justice Centre - Pro Bono Quiz (internal event)
2025-11-03 18:00 - 21:00
Glasgow Open Justice Centre as part of Glasgow Law School are proud to celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025.
This 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:
Monday 3rd November 6-9pm Pro Bono Pub quiz – at the Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow
Thursday 6th November 5-7pm Pro Bono & Prosecco student/staff mixer – held at the GO Justice Centre.
Friday 7th November All Day Pro Bono University of Glasgow social media takeover on Instagram
Our events are open to staff and students of Glasgow Law School and Glasgow Open Justice Centre only.

Pro Bono in the Age of AI: A Launchpad for Next Gen Lawyers - Baker McKenzie and Fieldfisher
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:30
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.
The 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.
Speakers:

Dr Francine Ryan: Senior Lecturer in Law and Director of the Open Justice Centre
Jimin Park: Final year LLB Law student at QMUL
Paul McMonagle: Enterprise Architect at Taylor Wessing
Catriona Filmer: Senior Pro Bono Associate at Fieldfisher and member of the UK Collaborative Plan’s AI Committee
Andy Unger: Associate Professor in Law & Tech at London South Bank University

Time and Date:

Date: Tuesday 4 November
Hybrid Panel Discussion: 10am to 10:40am
In-person Workshop: 10:45am to 11:30am

This event is invite only.

Immigration Legal Advice Network Event - Advocate
2025-11-04 10:30 - 12:00
Immigration Legal Advice Network are proud to take part in Pro Bono Week 2025.
This year, we are hosting a networking event in partnership with Advocate on Tuesday 4th November, 10:30am-12pm.
Invitation only.

Pro bono: Stories of impact (Virtual panel talk) - Southampton Law School Global Law Clinic
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
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.
This 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.
Joining 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.
Registration can be found here
Please find the link below to join online:
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Online Event only.

UK Pro Bono Week 2025: an introduction to public interest litigation and PILS’ Pro Bono Register - PILS Project
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 | The Inn of Court, THE BAR of NORTHERN IRELAND, 91 CHICHESTER STREET, BELFAST,, BT1 3JQ
UK Pro Bono Week 2025: an introduction to public interest litigation and PILS’ Pro Bono Register.

Tuesday 04 November 2025,13.00-14.00
The Inn of Court, Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester St, Belfast BT1 3JF (in-person only)
1 CPD point; sandwich lunch served from 12.30

Public 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.
Key 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.
This 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.
To mark UK Pro Bono Week 2025, PILS is delighted to be co-hosting this event with the Young Bar Association.
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/7rWMcUYAwF

Pro Bono Week 2025; Pro Bono Matters Lunch Event - Arnold & Porter (internal event)
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00
Arnold & Porter are proud to take part in and celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025.

As part of celebrations, we will be showcasing pro bono matters during staff lunch.

Internal event only.

Interviewing vulnerable clients workshop with Dr Goldie Millan, Aminah Ali and law students - Hallam Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs at Sheffield Hallam University
2025-11-04 13:00 - 15:00
Hallam Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs at Sheffield Hallam University are Proud to celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025.
As 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.
Internal event only.

The Advice Gap - the APPG on Access to Justice
2025-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Lords, Committee Room 4, Houses Of Parliament Parliament Sq,, London, SW1A 0PW
The APPG on Access to Justice is delighted to be hosting an expert panel on the many legal advice deserts and gaps in the UK for Pro Bono Week 2025.
Pro Bono Week will take place 3 to 7 November, and offers an opportunity to recognise and support the voluntary contribution made by the legal profession across the UK in giving free legal help those in need. We will be joined by:

We will be hosting an in person panel event featuring the following speakers:

Jayne Kirkham MP – MP for Truro and Falmouth
Catriona Filmer – Pro Bono Associate, Fieldfisher
Janani Paramsothy – Associate Director at Newbridge
Rebecca Wilkinson – CEO, LawWorks

In person only event.
To register your interest contact APPGA2J@lapg.co.uk

Pro Bono Week 2025 - Sheffield & District Law Society’s Pro Bono Committee
2025-11-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Online event
The Sheffield & District Law Society’s Pro Bono Committee are celebrating Pro Bono Week on Tuesday 4th November at 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
This 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.
We 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.
We 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.
If you would like to attend, please email caitlin.diamond@irwinmitchell.com

Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion - In House Pro Bono Group
2025-11-04 17:45 - 21:00 | Covington & Burling LLP, 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
Join us for a screening of Prima Facie followed by a panel discussion to hear about volunteers’ experiences with the Schools Consent Project.
The 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.

18:15 – 18:30
Introduction to the Schools Consent Project

18:30 – 20:00
Screening of Prima Facie

20:00 – 20:30
Panel discussion

20:30 – 21:00
Networking and drinks
In person only event.
Registration link: Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion Tickets, Tue 4 Nov 2025 at 17:45 | Eventbrite

Administrative Law Bar Association – Introduction to Judicial Review Series
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00
This three part series (held via Zoom) is an introductory course about the practice and procedure of judicial review. It is primarily intended for pupils, “junior junior” public law practitioners, or experienced barristers interested in developing a judicial review practice (although solicitors and law students are also welcome to attend).
Each webinar will be chaired by Alice Irving (Doughty Street) and led by experienced and knowledgeable public practitioners as set out below:

Tuesday 4 November 2025, 6-7pm – Preparing a claim for issue – Shu Shin Luh (Doughty Street) and Charles Bishop (Landmark)
Wednesday 12 November 2025, 6-7pm – The permission decision – Steve Broach KC (39 Essex) and Emily MacKenzie (Brick Court)
Wednesday 19 November 2025, 6-7pm – The substantive hearing – Jason Pobjoy KC (Blackstone) and Donnchadh Greene (Doughty Street)

These sessions are free but are for ALBA members and pupils only. You will be required to request a place to attend. If you are a pupil and not a member of ALBA, please indicate this clearly in the comments section, otherwise your request may be rejected. Each confirmed booking will cover all three sessions. The Zoom link for each session will be sent out the evening prior to the respective webinar.

“Young Lawyers: The Impact of Pro Bono”: hosted in partnership with Advocate, JLSLA, LYLG, MTYBA, Pro Bono Connect, and the YBC
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Macfarlanes LLP, 20 Cursitor Street, London, EC4A 1LT
UPDATE: NOW SOLD OUT! PLEASE JOIN THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH EVENT INSTEAD.
Join Advocate, the Junior London Solicitors Litigation Association (JLSLA), London Young Lawyers Group (LYLG), Middle Temple Young Barristers’ Association (MTYBA), Pro Bono Connect and the Young Barristers’ Committee (YBC) at this exciting Pro Bono Week event for young barristers and solicitors.
“Young Lawyers: The Impact of Pro Bono”, taking place on Tuesday 4th of November, from 6-8.30pm, at Macfarlanes LLP.
The keynote address will be delivered by the Solicitor General, the Rt Hon Ellie Reeves MP. Following this, we will be joined by panellists:

Young Barristers:

Jasmine Knapman (Barrister at 29 Bedford Row)
Anirudh Mandagene (Barrister at Deka Chambers)
Colleen Cumbers (Barrister at Crown Office Chambers

Young Solicitors/PBC:

Bella Henry (Solicitor at Charles Russell Speechlys)
Olivia Will (Solicitor at Charles Russell Speechlys)
Sam Colman (Solicitor at Norton Rose Fulbright)

This event is open to practising barristers, solicitors, and trainees at the beginning of their legal careers.
Topics covered include:

Hearing from young lawyers and their experiences of taking on pro bono work
The support on offer to you when taking on pro bono work
Practical tips on how to effectively fit in pro bono work alongside a busy, paid practice
How pro bono work can benefit your career

How barristers and solicitors can work together through Pro Bono Connect to deliver pro bono assistance
The impact of pro bono work
Plenty of time for networking!

Timings:
Doors open: 5:45pm
6:00pm: Start
6:15-6:20pm Welcome and introductions
6:20pm-7:05pm: Panel discussion
7:05-7:15pm: Speech from the Solicitor General
7:15pm-8:30pm: Networking
We hope to see you there for what promises to be a fantastic evening, celebrating the outstanding contribution that young lawyers make to access to justice every year!
RSVP here, and don’t miss out!

Justice for Change presents - Pro Bono In Action Brunch n’ Learn for Relativians - Relativity
2025-11-05
Join us for a very special session in celebration of Pro Bono Week and the 5-year anniversary of Relativity’s Justice for Change programme!
Whether you’re in a customer-facing role or simply curious to learn more, this session is designed to be valuable for all Relativians across our region.
We’ll be joined by a guest speaker who brings firsthand insight into the realities of pro bono legal work—both from the perspective of lawyers and the small organisations striving to access justice. Together, we’ll explore how pro bono efforts are structured, the impact they can have, and how our teams can engage more meaningfully with law firms and partners.
This is a chance to deepen your understanding of pro bono legal work and ensure our collective efforts are truly reaching those who need it most.
Let’s come together to reflect, learn, and continue driving meaningful change
**Internal Event Only**

Breakfast with Advocate: Celebrating Clerks
2025-11-05 08:00 - 10:00 | The Atrium, the IDRC, 1 Paternoster Ln, London EC4M 7BQ, The Atrium, the IDRC, 1 Paternoster Ln,, London, EC4M 7BQ
Clerk’s Breakfast – Calling all clerks and chambers professionals!
Advocate 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).
Drop 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.
Come along at any time to share ideas, raise concerns, or simply enjoy the chance to catch up and network in a relaxed setting.
Registration Link: Breakfast with Advocate: Celebrating Clerks

Informal roundtable and showcase breakfast event to celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025 - Cardiff & District Law Society
2025-11-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Watkins & Gunn, Watkins & Gunn’s Cardiff Office, 5, Ground Floor, Ground Floor, Building 5, 19 Cowbridge Rd E,, Castlebridge, Cardiff, CF11 9AB
Join Cardiff & District Law Society and our Pro Bono Champions for an informal roundtable and showcase event to mark Pro Bono Week 2025.
We’ll share the latest pro bono initiatives, insights on access to justice and legal need in the district and showcase the work of lawyers and firms in the region.
Join us to meet other Pro Bono Champions and to hear how you can become one for your law firm or chambers, or in-house legal team.
Breakfast pastries and refreshments will be served at this free event, hosted to mark Pro Bono Week 2025 – the annual week of celebratory events hosted across the UK from the 3rd to 7th November.
Speakers

Craig Court, Partner, Harding Evans, and winner of the CDLS Pro Bono Initiative of the Year 2024.
Clive Thomas, Managing Partner, Watkins & Gunn, and Head of the Cardiff Lawyers Care pro bono scheme, South Wales Council Member, The Law Society of England & Wales / Council Member, Cardiff & District Law Society. / member, Pro Bono Committee for Wales.
Suzy McGarrity, LawWorks Cymru / Pro Bono Committee for Wales.

Details
Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025
Time: 9:30am – 11am
Venue: Watkins & Gunn’s Cardiff Office, 5, Ground Floor, Ground Floor, Building 5, 19 Cowbridge Rd E, Castlebridge, Cardiff CF11 9AB
Book here: https://www.cardifflaw.org/events/pro-bono-week-2025-cdls-roundtble/

Staff and students sign Pro Bono Pledges - Hallam Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs at Sheffield Hallam University
2025-11-05 10:00 - 16:00
Hallam Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs at Sheffield Hallam University are Proud to celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025.
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
As part of Pro Bono Week, Staff and students will sign Pro Bono Pledges
Venue: Hallam Legal Advice Centre and Justice Hubs, Redmires 10 am to 4pm
Internal Event Only

Pro Bono in Practice: Skills, Stories and Starting Points. How lawyers make a difference – professionally and personally - hosted by CLEO in collaboration with the NPBC
2025-11-05 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Clinical Legal Education Organisation (CLEO) are proud to celebrate Pro Bono Week in collaboration with the National Pro Bono Centre (NPBC).
We invite you to our event which will explore the idea of General Practice Pro Bono, where lawyers use their core legal skills to give first-tier advice regardless of what their usual practice area is. By focusing on the legal specific skills rather than the specialism, the pool of potential legal advisors available to the pro bono sector vastly increases and a wider number of people are supported to access justice in the first instance.
It is hoped this event will inspire lawyers to use the skills they already have to help someone access justice and to partner with a local organisation that provides pro bono advice such as a law centre, advice centre or university law clinic.

Speaking at the event are:

David Powels: CEO at Norfolk Community Law Service.
Sarah Clover: Partner at Clyde & Co and CEO of South Westminster Community Law Centre.
Diana Kirsch: Pro bono lead at LSE.
Rita Gupta: Director at Leiper Gupta Family Lawyers
Juan Pena – General Counsel at Visa

Online Event Only.
Registration Link: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Major Incidents Response Plan Pro Bono Event (Private Session) – The Law Society in partnership with Law Works
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00
Major Incidents Response Plan Pro Bono Event (Private Session) – The Law Society in partnership with Law Works
In celebration of Pro Bono Week, LawWorks – in partnership with The Law Society – will be holding a private roundtable discussion to discuss our Major Incidents Response Plan on Wednesday 5 November.
The Major Incidents Response Plan is a centralised online platform to help coordinate pro bono advice from the legal profession in the event of a major incident.
If your law firm is interested in joining the discussion, please contact Rebecca Wilkinson on rebecca.wilkinson@lawworks.org.uk
Date: Wednesday 5th November
Time: Lunchtime event: timings TBC
Venue: TBC
