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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.
Join us virtually on Monday, 24 October from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM (London) to mark National Pro Bono Week 2022 (USA). In this discussion, we will focus on the importance of pro bono work in improving the lives of diverse and socially mobile talent. Join us to celebrate the inspiring efforts of those whose pro bono efforts […]
The Bar Pro Bono Awards returns for another year and taking place just before Pro Bono Week. Headline sponsored by LexisNexis, and supported by the Bar Council, these awards are an opportunity to highlight the outstanding commitment to pro bono work by barristers or chambers across England and Wales. This year, there will be nine […]
The Network for Justice is free to join for anyone interested in linking in and learning from the justice community. We also offer support to existing networks and community support initiatives by providing additional resources to promote and showcase their work and facilitating the growth and development of these initiatives within the broader justice community. […]
BBC Radio Ulster On Your Behalf Dr Esther McGuinness, Ulster University Law Clinic Director, and Sasha Gillespie, graduate, talk to Linda McAuley about how Ulster Law Clinic can provide support in the cost of living crisis. Available on BBC Sounds - BBC Radio Ulster - On Your Behalf, Lead Pipes and Talking Money
Community Legal Centre Essex (CLCE – Charity No: 1180884) and Central Law CIC (owned by CLCE) have recently been funded by the Access to Justice Foundation to pilot a new scheme offering early Legal assistance and advice at Courts throughout Essex. At Courts in Essex – From 7 November 2022 (Pro Bono Week) Our volunteers, […]
UU Talks Law podcast special episode – Pro Bono Week Special by UU Talks Law (anchor.fm) Lawyers stepping forward when it matters – The role of pro bono in a cost of living crisis? Laura Hyde, Ulster Law Clinic Manager, talks to Dr Esther McGuinness and Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick about the history of Ulster Law […]
The sweetest fundraiser of the year, the Great Legal Bake, returns from the 7 – 11 November 2022, as part of this years' Pro Bono Week celebrations. Funds raised are in aid of the Access to Justice Foundation and the London Legal Support Trust, who fund local frontline free legal advice services. Calling all star […]
Organisers: Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Committee in collaboration with No.5 Barristers' Chambers Please join us for breakfast networking with an official welcome from Tony McDaid. The President of the Birmingham Law Society, the Pro Bono Committee and No5 Barristers' Chambers warmly invite you to an informal breakfast to launch Pro Bono Week 2022 in […]
2022 has seen record breaking temperatures and unprecedented climate hazards emerge globally, which is a stark reminder that the climate crisis is very much real and well underway. It is therefore more important than ever that every professional is able to pull their weight in tackling this crisis, none more so than the next generation […]
Reed Smith panel event: “Pro bono and the response to international refugee crises” - internal only Reed Smith is hosting an internal panel event to discuss how pro bono should (and shouldn’t) be used to respond to international refugee crises. Panellists include lawyers from Safe Passage International and Reed Smith.
Fifth Day will be hosting a webinar on Monday 7 November at 1:00pm UK time to discuss ‘non-legal’ pro bono and what makes for a successful volunteering experience. All are welcome! Speakers Fred Banning - Founder, Fifth Day Janet Thorne - CEO, Reach Volunteering Jeremy Ford -BD pro at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom […]