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  • How can law clinics adapt to tackle climate change? – The universities of King’s College London, Strathclyde and York in association with the Clinical Legal Education Organisation

    Online event

    This event, hosted by the universities of King’s College London, Strathclyde and York in association with the Clinical Legal Education Organisation, draws its inspiration from the “adaptation” theme of COP26. A panel of students and other expert contributors will translate this theme into the student law clinic context, with a view to framing activities for […]

  • The Inns of Court College of Advocacy (ICCA) event – [internal]

    Online event

    This session is only open to ICCA students. Marianne Alton from Lincoln House Chambers will be joining us to discuss her pro bono experience and how to get involved. Marianne is a trustee of a legal charity Evolve – FILA that provides pro bono assistance in Uganda to improve access to justice, build capacity within […]

  • Life at the Commercial/Chancery Bar – City Law School

    Online event

    This session is open to all An opportunity for students who are interested in a career at the Commercial/Chancery Bar to hear from barristers who practice in this area of law. Panellists will provide an insight into life as a Commercial/Chancery barrister, areas of practice, pupillage advice and their pro bono work. Panellists: James Saunders […]

  • Pro Bono from the past, present and future – BPP Law School

    Online event

    BPP Pro Bono Centre presents an exciting panel event "Pro Bono from the past, present and future". Speakers include BPP Alumni and Pro Bono Centre staff: David Hansford, Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys Stephen Cutter, Solicitor at Release Hannah Lennox, Solicitor at Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre Frances Hall, Trainee Solicitor at BPP Pro Bono […]

  • Bar Pro Bono Awards – Advocate

    Hybrid: in person and streamed online

    Kindly sponsored by LexisNexis.  Supported by: The Bar Council All nominees are invited to an Awards evening that takes place on 3rd November during Pro Bono Week at which winners in most categories will be announced. We are running an in-person networking event and will be live-streaming the awards ceremony. Livestream open to all from 7.30pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJr46flZsmM […]

  • Pro Bono: What does the future hold? – LYLG, MTYBA and JLSLA

    Middle Temple Parliament Chamber, Middle Temple, London

    Join us, the Middle Temple Young Barristers' Association (MTYBA), London Young Lawyers Group (LYLG), and the Junior London Solicitors Litigation Association (JLSLA) on Wednesday 03 November between 6.20 - 9.30pm in the Parliament Chamber at Middle Temple for a panel discussion, followed by networking and refreshments. Alex Chalk QC, Solicitor General, will kickstart the event […]

  • Climate Clauses in Action: Built Environment – The Chancery Lane Project

    Online event , United Kingdom

    From 1st – 12th November, and throughout Pro Bono Week and COP26, we are running a 2021 Net Zero Toolkit Workshop Series, which includes events across a number of key themes: built environment, corporate governance, finance, supply chains and transactions and deals. Each event includes a Climate Clauses in Action (week 1) and Net Zero Drafting (week 2) […]

  • In-house Pro Bono: Moving Forward, Staying Ahead – The Law Society – [invitation only]

    Online event

    This event is invitation-only. The Law Society holds a series of Carey Street discussions throughout the year on key issues facing the profession. In marking Pro Bono Week we will be discussing some of the key issues facing in house teams when it comes to providing pro bono, particularly post Covid. We will also look […]

  • Late career pro bono – LawWorks

    Online event

    A discussion on how we can better support and encourage experienced, transitioning and retired lawyers who are interested to volunteer, even to develop a second volunteer career in public interest law, pro bono work and supporting the community. Despite the ongoing access to justice gap for low-income and underserved populations, this skilled, experienced and knowledgeable […]

  • Contract Negotiation 101 – LawWorks and Bank of America

    Online event

    Bank of America and Ashurst will facilitate an interactive ‘Contract Negotiation 101’ workshop aimed at small charities, not-for-profits, and those that provide pro bono advice to them.  The presenters will: Guide you through the key clauses of a contract Explain what to look out for when reviewing a contract Go over an example contract with you […]

  • A Refugee Experience (Day 3) – Fragomen

    Online event

    Rebecca Tester of Fragomen will talk with West Hampstead Welcomes about the role that their community sponsorship group plays in the integration of the refugee family whom they support. Fragomen staff are directly involved with WHW, and we hope that this talk will inspire people to consider establishing their own community groups. Register at the link […]