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SUMMARY:APPG on Access to Justice: Pro Bono Week Event
DESCRIPTION:The APPG on Access to Justice is holding its annual Pro Bono Week event on Monday 27 November at Parliament. \nThe meeting will be chaired by James Daly MP\, co-chair of the APPG. We are expecting the following speakers: \n\nMichael Tomlinson KC MP\, Solicitor General and Chair of the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee\nRebecca Wilkinson\, CEO\, LawWorks\nRebecca Wilkie\, CEO\, Advocate\nSpeaker from Hogan Lovells LLP\nToby Brown\, chair of UK Pro Bono Week and steering group of the Attorney General’s Committee\n\nRegistration essential. To request an invitation please email Rohini Jana Rohini.Jana@lapg.co.uk
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/appg-on-access-to-justice-pro-bono-week-event
LOCATION:Parliament\, Committee Room 5\, Palace of Westminster\, London\, SW1A 0AA
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SUMMARY:Roundtable to establish a Hampshire Pro Bono Committee
DESCRIPTION:A Roundtable Discussion on bringing together Pro Bono activities and promoting access to justice through setting up a Hampshire Pro Bono Committee \nArranged with the support and attendance of HHJ Glen (Designated Civil Judge) and HHJ Levey (Designated Family Judge) \nArranged with the support of the Access to Justice Foundation\, Advocate\, Citizen Advice (Southampton)\, Hampshire Law Society\, the National Pro Bono Centre\, LawWorks\, SARC\, the University of Southampton Law School\, the Western Circuit and Yellow Door \nThursday 23rd of November \nKindly hosted by the University of Southampton at Centenary Building 100 Room 3023 \nIn person attendance encouraged\, but also hybrid on Teams \n17:45 – Networking over Drinks \n18:15 – Roundtable Discussions \n19:30 – Close \nRegister at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hampshire-pro-bono-group-roundtable-tickets-754574571857 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/hampshire-pro-bono-event
LOCATION:University of Southampton\, Highfield Campus\, Southampton\, SO17 1BJ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
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SUMMARY:Developing and Sustaining Student Pro Bono Roundtable - Glasgow Law School - [invitation-only]
DESCRIPTION:This invitation-only student event will focus on developing and sustaining pro bono in a roundtable format. \nSpeakers include Cameron Wong-McDermott and Professor Jacqueline Kinghan.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/developing-and-sustaining-student-pro-bono-roundtable-glasgow-law-school-invitation-only
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Week 2023 Coffee Morning - SYLA x Pro Bono Skills
DESCRIPTION:The SYLA is delighted to be partnering with Pro Bono Skills to present our Pro Bono Week 2023 event. This year\, we would be delighted if you would join us at CMS Edinburgh on Tuesday 21 November for a coffee morning and panel discussion focusing on the theme “Changing Lives Through Pro Bono”. \nOur panellists will speak to their involvement in pro bono work\, how they have changed lives through pro bono work and why they decided to get involved in legal volunteering. The panel session will be followed by an informal breakfast including tea\, coffee and pastries. \nThe event will commence at 8am\, with the panel discussion taking place from 8:15am. There will be an opportunity for questions from attendees at the end of the event\, which will be followed by a networking breakfast\, kindly sponsored by CMS. If you would like to submit a question in advance\, please email mail@syla.co.uk. Please note this will be an in-person event. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-week-2023-coffee-morning-syla-x-pro-bono-skills
LOCATION:CMS Edinburgh\, Saltire Court\, 20 Castle Terrace\, Edinburgh\, EH1 2EN
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Pathways – Unit Chambers\, Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Unit Chambers proudly presents Pro Bono Pathways\, a ground-breaking opportunity for local legal talent ready to supercharge their pro bono journey and explore the world of family law. \nPicture this: a deep dive into a real pro bono case led by our top-notch barristers\, wisdom shared by our sponsor\, Advocate\, and priceless insights from our very own Pro Bono Ambassadors and Advocate Pro Bono Champions. \nBut that’s not all! After the session\, you’ll be able to connect over snacks and drinks. \nRegister below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-pathways-unit-chambers-manchester
LOCATION:Manchester Law School
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231113T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
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SUMMARY:Rule of Law panel with Lady Hale & Baroness Helena Kennedy - Pro Bono Week Committee
DESCRIPTION:Register at https://ruleoflaw2023.eventbrite.co.uk \n\nCommencing in 2020 and helmed by Lady Hale and Baroness Kennedy\, the Pro Bono Week Rule of Law series has been exploring what we mean by rule of law\, the public perception of legal rights and lawyers\, and the future of the rule of law in the UK. \nWe are very grateful to Gray’s Inn for kindly hosting the in-person element of this Pro Bono Week event. \nArrive from 5:00pm (In person attendees only) \nPanel runs 5.30pm until 7.00pm. (In person and on Zoom) \nThere can be few times in the modern history of the UK where the Rule of Law has remained at the forefront of public attention and discussion for such a sustained period – whether it is government seeking to restrict judicial review\, the backlog in the court system\, to some concerning narrative about lawyers practising in the immigration and criminal justice systems. \nAs important as that focus has been\, it often leaves a hugely important question unanswered: where do we go from here? \nLawyers almost universally see the Rule of Law as fundamental\, but that seems some way off outside of the profession? If we are to protect the Rule of Law (and drive an environment where upholding the Rule of Law is seen as non-negotiable)\, the public at large need to feel the same way. \nHaving considered this question previously\, the panel will return to give an update on the “state of the union” of the Rule of Law in the UK. From there\, we will turn to continue our debate on what can be done to begin to deliver this. Can the law\, and justice be rebranded? Can businesses be made to care and champion the Rule of Law? What\, or who might get the public to value access to justice? \nChair: Paul Hodkinson (Editor-In-Chief of Law.com International) \nPanellists are: \n\nJoshua Cameron (Managing Director\, FTI Consulting)\nBaroness Hale of Richmond (former President of the UK Supreme Court)\nBaroness Helena Kennedy KC (Director of the IBA Human Rights Institute)\nRoger Leese (Partner\, Clifford Chance; Chair\, Advocates for International Development)\nAbiodun Michael Olatokun FRSA (Campaigner\, academic and lawyer)\n\nRegister at https://ruleoflaw2023.eventbrite.co.uk
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/ruleoflaw2023
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Network Drop-In - Manchester Metropolitan University - [internal only]
DESCRIPTION:Come and speak to the Pro Bono team to find out more about pro bono work\, volunteering placements and your options as a Manchester Law School student. \n  \nInternal – open to MMU students only. \nContact probono@mmu.ac.uk to register.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-network-drop-in-manchester-metropolitan-university-internal-only
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231105T191156Z
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SUMMARY:Free Legal Advice Day (Belfast) - Ulster University Law Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ulster University Law Clinic in collaboration with:  \n  \n–          A&L Goodbody Solicitors \n–          Housing Rights \n–          The Labour Relations Agency \n  \nCastle Court Shopping Centre\, Belfast \nCome along for free legal advice in matters relating to social security law\, employment law and housing law.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/free-legal-advice-day-belfast-ulster-university-law-clinic
LOCATION:Castle Court Shopping Centre\, Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1DD
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T193000
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono; New Connections - Pro Bono Connect - [invitation-only]
DESCRIPTION:An event hosted by Pro Bono Connect to celebrate recent developments in the scheme\, and launch the new Pro Bono Expert Support Scheme delivered jointly with the National Pro Bono Centre. \nThis event is invitation only.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-new-connections
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231016T144018Z
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SUMMARY:Law Lecture: Life of a Lady Law Lord - University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich Law Society
DESCRIPTION:“THE LIFE OF A LADY LAW LORD” \nTALK BY LADY BRENDA HALE\, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME COURT \nTHURSDAY 9 NOVEMBER 5.30-8PM \nENTERPRISE CENTRE LECTURE THEATRE \nWe are delighted that Lady Brenda Hale\, the former Head of the Supreme Court and the first woman to hold this post\, will be speaking to UEA Law students and members of the Norfolk & Norwich Law Society on 9 November. \nLady Hale is trailblazer in many respects\, and she gained a particularly high profile in 2019 when she delivered the Supreme Court’s decision on the government’s prorogation of Parliament over Brexit. She has been called the “Beyoncé of the legal profession” and her various spider brooches became famous (you can even buy Lady Hale brooch T-shirts). \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/law-lecture-life-of-a-lady-law-lord-university-of-east-anglia-and-the-norfolk-and-norwich-law-society
LOCATION:The Enterprise Centre\, University of East Anglia Research Park\, University Dr\, Norwich\, NR4 7TJ
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
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SUMMARY:North East Pro Bono Summit - North East Pro Bono Committee
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the North East Pro Bono Committee\, and jointly chaired by Honorary Presidents HHJ Jeremy Freedman and HHJ Mark Gargan. \nThe aim of our event is to discuss the need for pro bono help to change lives\, celebrate the pro bono efforts taking place within the North East and discuss ways impact of pro bono can be maximised within the region. \nDetails of the event are as follows: \n\nEvent chaired jointly by HHJ Freedman and HHJ Gargan\nThursday 9th November 2023\nWard Hadaway\, Sandgate House\, 102 Quayside\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 3DX\nArrival from 5.30pm\, coffee & networking\n6pm presentations and discussions\n7.15pm networking over light refreshment\n\nThose interested in attending please enquire with Nazmin Akthar\, Committee Co-Chair via   Nazmin.Akthar@wbd-uk.com
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/north-east-pro-bono-summit
LOCATION:Ward Hadaway\, Sandgate House\, 102 Quayside\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 3DX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231018T111028Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing Pro Bono Together - Faculty of Advocates\, the Law Society of Scotland and JustRight Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Pro Bono Together: The launch of the Scottish Pro Bono Guide \nHosted jointly by the Faculty of Advocates\, the Law Society of Scotland and JustRight Scotland. \n5pm for 5.30pm start – Tea\, Coffee and Biscuits on arrival and during networking. \nSpeakers  \nNeil Mackenzie KC\, Faculty of Advocates on the launch of Scottish Guide to Pro Bono\nSusan Murray\, Vice-President\, Law Society of Scotland\nJen Ang\, Director of Development & Policy\, JustRight Scotland on Making Pro Bono Matter: Reflections from the Frontline \nOpen to all. Register at the link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/bringing-pro-bono-together-faculty-of-advocates-the-law-society-of-scotland-and-justright-scotland
LOCATION:Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow\, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl\, Glasgow\, G2 1BT
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T183000
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CREATED:20231027T163301Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Vulnerable Clients in a Pro Bono Setting - Bristol Pro Bono Group
DESCRIPTION:A workshop session for National Pro Bono Week\, hosted by the UWE Business and Law Clinic for the Bristol Pro Bono Group.\n\nWorking with vulnerable clients with complex needs is a rewarding aspect of pro bono work\, but can require skills which may not be fully developed through lawyers’ day to day professional experience. \n\nThis workshop session will draw on the expertise of a panel who work with vulnerable clients in different legal settings\, to facilitate discussion ways of working effectively with vulnerable clients. It will explore experiences\, approaches and the managing of impact upon lawyers of this challenging aspect of legal work. \n\nAll are welcome to join in person at UWE\, or online via MS Teams. \nPlease sign up using this link \n\nIf you would like further information please contact Rachel Wood at Rachel.wood@uwe.ac.uk
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/panel-workshop-bristol-pro-bono-group-university-of-the-west-of-england
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Pathways - Unit Chambers\, Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:Outreach event at Unit Chambers to highlight Unit Chambers’ pro bono services and to support local university students on pro bono cases. Advocate’s Northern Circuit Caseworkers will be in attendance and giving a short presentation on pro bono work.  Also happening on Thursday 16th November at Unit Chambers in Manchester. \nTime TBC.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-pathways-unit-chambers-liverpool
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
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SUMMARY:How can legal technology help maximise the impact of Pro Bono and provide access to justice? - University of Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:Hermione Hague (tech lawyer\, consultant and course organiser for Legal Tech Elective on the Diploma at University of Edinburgh) is hosting a panel to discuss how legal technology help maximise the impact of pro bono and provide access to justice.  This event will showcase how legal technology can facilitate and enhance the running of a busy pro bono clinic\, the University of Edinburgh’s Free Legal Advice Centre\, and simulate the running of a law firm\, for the benefit of pro bono clients and students alike.  We will look at the opportunities and challenges and how legal design thinking and legal technology can bring efficiencies and enable access to justice.  The event will feature demonstrations from leading legal tech providers (Gavel and Valla) to show how legal technology can flex the impact of pro bono and access to justice.  We will discuss the impact of AI and how this can effect change and empower professionals – and consider its limitations and ethical and professional considerations.  On the panel will be the University’s FLAC team\, legal technologists and members of the profession.  Please come join in the discussion and find out how you can get involved. \nAbout the host \nHermione Hague [external site] is a technology and privacy lawyer and has experience working in house at tech companies and the technology sector since 1999!  She was in house counsel at boo.com [external site]\, set up the mobile company Three and more recently has worked in the VR and fintech\, telecoms and cryptocurrency sectors. This year\, she is the course organiser responsible for the IP elective at the University of Edinburgh\, which she has run for 7 years. She  also teaches and has run courses on the Information Technology LLM programme at the University of Edinburgh. She provides consultancy services via Vario\, AndCo Law and Arbor Law. She was lead project manager for a nine month legal technology project for a CRM solution at McGrigors (now used by Pinsent Masons). \nThe one hour talk in the Usha Kasera Lecture Theatre will be followed by refreshments in the Moot Court Room\, Old College\, giving you a chance to speak with the panelists over tea and coffee.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/maximizing-impact-university-of-edinburgh
LOCATION:Usha Kasera Lecture Theatre\, University of Edinburgh\, South Bridge\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9YL
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T143000
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SUMMARY:National Pro Bono Week Roundtable - Birmingham Law Society
DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Law Society’s Pro Bono committee would like to invite you to their annual pro bono event taking place during National Pro Bono Week 2023. This year a pro bono clinic roundtable event is planned. \nThis event will bring together representatives from the various legal advice clinics\, agencies and providers in the Birmingham area for a roundtable style discussion on the scope of advice and opportunities that our organisations offer\, and also to share the limitations and challenges faced. Lawyers are invited to attend the event as audience members to learn more about what opportunities are available for law firms to get involved in pro bono work\, and facilitate networking. The event is kindly hosted by Gowling WLG. \nAgenda \n12pm Registration\, lunch and networking \n12.30pm Roundtable discussion \n1.30pm Audience Q&A \n1.45pm Coffee and networking for those who have time \n2.30pm Close
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/national-pro-bono-week-roundtable-birmingham-law-society
LOCATION:Gowling WLG\, Two Snowhill\, Birmingham\, B4 6WR
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T140000
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono\, Nutrition for the Heart: A vantage point - CMS - [invitation-only]
DESCRIPTION:“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”\nMahatma Gandhi \n  \nPenelope Warne – CMS Senior Partner\, Chairman of the UK Board and Head of Energy is delighted to invite you to celebrate UK Pro Bono Week. We are hosting an in-person lunch event “Pro Bono\, Nutrition for the heart: A vantage point”. The three main themes of UK Pro Bono Week 2023: changing lives through pro bono\, maximising the impact of pro bono and how it is placed within ESG will underpin and inform a roundtable discussion\, highlighting impactful pro bono work throughout the UK and beyond that creates a collective consciousness for service and justice. \nCMS is honoured to welcome a distinguished group of roundtable speakers: \n· Dame Fiona Woolf – 686 Lord Mayor of London and Initiator of the Power of Diversity Programme (providing opening remarks) \n· Toby Brown – Barrister and Chair of the UK Pro Bono Week Committee (Roundtable Moderator) \n· Ian Dunn – CEO\, Plantlife \n· Jakhya Rahman-Corey – Director\, Swarovski Foundation \n· Kathryn Beck – Head of Legal\, TrustLaw\, Thomson Reuters Foundation \n· Valerie Robertson – Pro Bono and Public Legal Education Policy Adviser\, Law Society of England & Wales \n· Niall McAlister – Partner\, CMS \n· Katherine Ramo – Head of Pro Bono\, CMS \n  \nThis event is invitation-only. \n  \n#ProBonoNutritionfortheHeart #Servicewithimpact #UNSDGs
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-roundtable-at-cms
LOCATION:CMS\, Cannon Place\, 78 Cannon St\, London\, EC4N 6AF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
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SUMMARY:Changing lives through pro bono & maximising the impact of pro bono - Suffolk & North Essex Law Society in partnership with Suffolk Law Centre
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to highlight how lives have been transformed through pro bono work in our communities\, and discuss how we can continue to get involved and maximise the impact of pro bono within our communities. \nThis event is open to volunteers and legal professionals based in Suffolk or North Essex or further afield. \nLawyers can volunteer for the Suffolk Law Centre remotely\, so please join the event from anywhere in the country. \nOpen to all through Teams Link: contact sue@suffolklawcentre.org.uk or SuffolkNEssexLawSociety@birketts.co.uk to join.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/changing-lives-through-pro-bono-maximising-the-impact-of-pro-bono-suffolk-north-essex-law-society-in-partnership-with-suffolk-law-centre
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231016T152305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T082617Z
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SUMMARY:Generative AI 101 for Charities and Not-For-Profits - Lewis Silkin Pro Bono Skills Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first in a series of pro bono webinars from the Lewis Silkin Pro Bono Skills Academy. This webinar is aimed at UK-based charities and not-for-profits organisations that need to get up to speed with AI and spot the opportunities and hazards on the horizon. \nAI is the buzzword of 2023 with good reason. From searching for information to generating copy\, AI could change the landscape forever. But are you still scratching your head as to where to begin and how AI will affect you as a charity or not-for-profit? \nIn this webinar we will provide a detailed introduction to how these AI tools work and what legal and regulatory issues arise. \nThe Lewis Silkin Pro Bono Skills Academy is a new initiative from law firm Lewis Silkin LLP aimed at giving charities and not-for-profits a holistic programme of free training looking at a wide range of legal and governance issues such as:\n– Mental health awareness for managers\n– Boosting your digital marketing strategy while staying on the right side of the law\n– Introduction to Cryptoassets (including NFTs)\n– Strategic planning – processes and tools to decide direction and take decisions\n– Financial management for non-financial managers\n– Workplace resilience
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/generative-ai-101-for-charities-and-not-for-profits-lewis-silkin-pro-bono-skills-academy
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T160000
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SUMMARY:Free Legal Advice Day (Derry) - Ulster University Law Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ulster University Law Clinic in collaboration with The Labour Relations Agency \n  \nRichmond Shopping Centre\, Derry \nCome along for free legal advice in matters relating to employment law\, family law and social security law.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/free-legal-advice-day-derry-ulster-university-law-clinic
LOCATION:Richmond Shopping Centre\, Ferryquay St\, Londonderry\, BT48 6PE
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T103000
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CREATED:20231016T145856Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Social Welfare - Slaughter and May
DESCRIPTION:Join Slaughter and May for a discussion on social welfare and how pro bono can support individuals to access justice. \nThe panel of speakers work and volunteer with services users on the front line and we will be discussing the issues the people they support face such as homelessness\, food poverty or trouble navigating the social care system and how pro bono advice can make a difference. \nWhether you are a pro bono practitioner working in-house\, at a private practice or a law student starting out your career come along or join virtually to find out more about the issues at hand and ask any questions you may have. \nSpeakers \n\nHolly Ware\, Partner\, Slaughter and May and Trustee at RCJ Advice\nJames Sandbach\, London Development Manager\, Citizens Advice\nKari Gerstheimer\, CEO\, Access Social Care\nNick Reed\, Advice and Engagement Worker\, Margins Project\n\nFor those attending in person there will be a chance to network over breakfast. \nPlease book at the link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/spotlight-on-social-welfare-slaughter-and-may
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231105T195019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T195019Z
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SUMMARY:Chambers breakfast seminar – St Philips - [Internal only]
DESCRIPTION:Advocate’s Midland Circuit caseworker will be joining St Philips for a breakfast seminar to discuss the benefits of pro bono for your practice and how you can work more closely with Advocate in the Midlands.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/chambers-breakfast-seminar-st-philips-internal-only
LOCATION:St Philips Chambers\, 55 Temple Row\, Birmingham\, B2 5LS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231012T120136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T120136Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast seminar - Twenty Essex - [internal only]
DESCRIPTION:Advocate Caseworkers will be meeting Twenty Essex pupils and junior tenants to discuss how pro bono work can help with practice development. \nInternal only event.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/breakfast-seminar-twenty-essex-internal-only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231126T204729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T204729Z
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SUMMARY:St Philips Chambers with Advocate – Breakfast seminar (Internal event)
DESCRIPTION:Advocate’s Midland Circuit Caseworker will be joining St Philips for a breakfast seminar to discuss the benefits of pro bono for your practice and how you can work more closely with Advocate in the Midlands.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/st-philips-chambers-with-advocate-breakfast-seminar-internal-event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231004T113603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T115113Z
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SUMMARY:Changing lives through pro bono - A panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join LSESU Law Society Pro Bono for a panel discussion on Changing Lives Through Pro Bono. \nThe LSESU Law Society is one of the largest and most active societies at LSE\, for law and non-law students alike. We are the biggest academic society at the university and have hundreds of members spanning subjects from economics to history. We are the society to join if you are\, in any way\, interested in the legal profession! We organise socials and a variety of career\, workshop\, and networking events with both firms and chambers to introduce our members to the vast world of law. \n Look out for updates about this on our Instagram and the Law Society newsletter. \nFor more information visit https://www.lsesulawsoc.com/pro-bono
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/changing-lives-through-pro-bono-a-panel-discussion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231105T185716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T185716Z
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SUMMARY:Clyde & Co welcome Amicus ALJ - Clyde & Co - [internal only]
DESCRIPTION:Clyde & Co are delighted to be joined by Amicus ALJ during Pro Bono Week 2023. We will be hosting an introduction to Amicus ALJ\, receive general training for our upcoming casework programme and invite volunteers to engage in a Q&A session. This will be followed by an opportunity to network with Amicus staff and with our Pro Bono trainee\, currently on secondment to Amicus. We will also be joined by our Pro Bono Manager for the Americas\, livestreaming from New Orleans\, who will be discussing her experiences with Amicus ALJ over the last 15 years and the benefits in committing to pro bono work for Death Penalty cases. \nThe event is internal and open only to Clyde & Co staff members.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/clyde-co-welcome-amicus-alj-clyde-co-internal-only
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231012T120559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T194631Z
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SUMMARY:Family Bar Pro Bono Week Event - Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by 1GC\, this Pro Bono Week\, Advocate is inviting the leading Family sets to come and join the discussion on how to better integrate pro bono work in Chambers. We are delighted that Samantha Singer (Co-Chair\, Pro Bono & Social Responsibility Committee)\, the FLBA and senior Judiciary will also be attending and providing their support for this event. \nApplications for assistance in family law cases remain firmly Advocate’s busiest area of law. So far in 2023\, Advocate has received over 700 requests for help in family law alone. Last year\, nearly 40% of our total applications for the year were requests for help with family cases. We hope it will be an important evening to gather the Family Bar around this key topic and look forward to meeting you. \nIf you would like to attend please contact communications@weareadvocate.org.uk
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/family-bar-pro-bono-week-event-advocate-invitation-only
LOCATION:1GC\, 10 Lincoln's Inn Fields\, London\, WC2A 3BP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231004T112647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T121751Z
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SUMMARY:Free Representation Unit's 50th anniversary celebration
DESCRIPTION:This year\, FRU are celebrating 50 years by holding an event to celebrate Pro Bono work and the importance of equal access to justice that FRU provides. \nThere will be talks from Lord Justice Underhill\, Vice President of the Court of Appeal\, FRU’s founding members and special guest FRU patron the Secret Barrister. \nPlease join us to celebrate FRU and its necessity to the legal world. \nPlease help us to raise £50\,000 to keep our vital service going. \nIf you would like to attend virtually\, please book a donation ticket at Eventbrite.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/free-representation-units-50th-anniversary-celebration
LOCATION:39 Essex Chambers\, 81 Chancery Lane\, London\, WC2A 1DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231030T182923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T182923Z
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SUMMARY:Changing lives through pro bono - BPP University Social Impact Team
DESCRIPTION:An interactive online panel event showcasing the amazing work BPP does in the Social Impact Team involving our student volunteers and some of the external partners we support. Panellists will be sharing insights into their pro bono work\, highlighting some of the cases they were responsible for and demonstrating the significant impact they had on those clients. \nConfirmed panellists: \n\nHannah Lennox\, Solicitor at BPP Legal Advice Clinic\nAqsa Ullah\, Solicitor Apprentice at Allen & Overy LLP\nAyguzel Abdulla\, BPP Social Impact student volunteer\nFrankie Hall\, Solicitor at Shelter
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/changing-lives-through-pro-bono-bpp-university-social-impact-team
LOCATION:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033101
CREATED:20231105T193939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T193939Z
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SUMMARY:Nottingham Law School and Support Through Court Celebratory Event - [invitation only]
DESCRIPTION:The event celebrates the launch of the new flagship Support Through Court National Online Service and will be an opportunity to hear more about the partnership between Nottingham Law School and Support Through Court and how we work together to help people going to court without legal representation\, locally and nationally.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/nottingham-law-school-and-support-through-court-celebratory-event-invitation-only
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