If you are organising an event whether online or in person, please let us know via info@probonoweek.org.uk

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.

  • Secondary Specialisms – Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) UK with Eversheds Sutherland (online only event)

    Online

    In this informal webinar, we will discuss KIND UK’s work supporting undocumented children to gain British citizenship and explore how law firms can partner with KIND UK to create a unique pro bono opportunity with life changing consequences for young people.  Speakers will be: Annie Cooper, National Coordinator for KIND UK Jane Cotton, Principal Pro […]

  • Learnings from the Justice and Innovation Group and how they apply to pro bono – Network for Justice

    Online event

    Discussion/ Q&A/ workshop Technology, digital, and innovative pro bono - using different methods to deliver pro bono to address issues like crisis, remote delivery, and linking different types of provision. An informal session giving a general overview on technology, data collection and analysis, and the distinction between these and impact monitoring/ evaluation, applying learning from […]

  • Leicester University Pro Bono Society: Which career is right for you?

    Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 1, University of Leicester

    Which career is right for you? - Take a quiz with Street Law Event Pro Bono Project, Street Law will be hosting an interactive session with current law students, helping them discover through a series of questions what legal career they are heading towards, either a solicitor, a barrister, or another non-legal field.   Wednesday, 9th November 2022 […]

  • How to run a Legal Health Check for Non-Profits and Social Enterprises: Trust Law with Law Works

    Reed Smith LLP Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose St, LondoBroadgate Tower, 20 Primrose St, London

    LawWorks and TrustLaw are co-hosting a pro bono legal workshop and networking for non-governmental organisations, social enterprises and charities that are driving social change worldwide. This is a unique event where organisations will have the opportunity to learn how to run a legal health check of their organisation. This will cover a broad spectrum of […]

  • Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Committee with the Environmental Law Foundation: The Climate Crisis Is Real – What Can Lawyers Do To Help?

    Gowling WLG Two Snowhill, Birmingham

    Time: 5.30pm - 8pm For Pro Bono Week 2022, the Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Committee invites our legal community to an important and insightful evening event. This event is kindly hosted by Gowling WLG. This year’s event will focus on climate change and environmental issues, exploring the real impact our pro bono contribution can […]

  • Leicester University Pro Bono Society: Crime and Punishment Debate

    Peter Williams Lecture Theatre, University of Leicester

    Pro Bono Projects, Amicus & Miscarriages of Justice will be hosting a debate on Crime and Punishment. The debate topic is: 'Is it possible to truly rehabilitate criminals or is it best to focus more on punishment, deterrence, and protection of the public when sentencing dangerous offenders?' Venue: Peter Williams Lecture Theatre, University of Leicester 

  • Climate Justice in Times of Crisis: University of Glasgow

    Glasgow University Yudowitz Lecture Theatre (Room 253), Wolfson Medical School Building (University Avenue, Glasgow

    We are bringing Pro Bono Week 2022 to the University of Glasgow!  In collaboration with the University of Glasgow School of Law, the Lawyers Without Borders and Environmental Law societies are hosting a panel event featuring speakers from the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland, Clyde & Co and JustRight Scotland. Join us to learn more about […]

  • Advocate: Reviewers’ Evening **POSTPONED** (invitation only)

    Advocate Reviewers assess all the cases that Advocate receive and determine if they are eligible for pro bono assistance. We couldn’t continue to operate without the incredible support of our 200-strong reviewer team. The Reviewers’ Evening is an opportunity for us to say thank you to our reviewers for all that they do for Advocate […]

  • Crossing the geographical divide: how hybrid clinics can deliver advice everywhere: BPP Legal Advice Clinic

    BPP University 68-70 Red Lion Street, London

    For Pro Bono Week 2022 the BPP Legal Advice Clinic will be delivering a hybrid Panel Event on the challenges and opportunities clinics face in delivering hybrid clinics across different regions. Speakers: Veronica Barresi, Enterprise Clinic Manager and Supervising Solicitor Robert Smith, Volunteer Supervising Solicitor Harriet Russ, Student Adviser Frankie Hall, Trainee Solicitor This event […]