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SUMMARY:Climate Clauses in Action: Corporate Governance - The Chancery Lane Project
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach event includes a Climate Clauses in Action (week 1) and Net Zero Drafting (week 2) workshop. This event will be workshopping climate clauses with a focus on corporate governance and how to ensure robust consideration of net zero in corporate decision making.  \nThe Chancery Lane Project community has been working hard throughout 2021 to prepare our Net Zero Toolkit. The Net Zero Toolkit contains clauses\, practical tools and guides to assist  legal\, business and sustainability professionals to align their contracts with net zero and climate ambitions. \nIn this free and collaborative workshop\, you will: \n\nLearn about TCLP\, the Net Zero Toolkit and climate-aligned contractual clauses which you can use in your practice today; \n\n\nHear about lawyers and organisations from all over the world who are using the power of contract drafting to embed their climate commitments into their value chain. \n\n\nBuild your own plan of action for using and implementing climate clauses in your business or practice\, as part of your work towards net zero or more generally as you align your contracts with climate and environmental considerations.\n\nThe workshop is open for both in-house and private practice lawyers of all PQE. Register at the link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/climate-clauses-in-action-corporate-governance-the-chancery-lane-project
LOCATION:Online event\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211104T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
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SUMMARY:Looking ahead to the next twenty years of pro bono - Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Committee
DESCRIPTION:Hosted By: Mark Taylor\, Chair of the Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Committee and Partner\, Eversheds Sutherland. \nTime: 18:00 registration & networking\, 18:30 speakers\, 20:00 close \nSpeakers: \n\nLynne Squires\, Access to Justice Foundation\,\nLana Afaneh\, Support Through Court (Birmingham)\nJason Hadden\, St Ives Chambers\n\nThe Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Committee invites you to an evening to look ahead to the next twenty years of pro bono whilst also shining a spotlight on the achievements in pro bono from the past two decades. \nAfter over 18 months of online\, remote events\, come to an evening that celebrates the pro bono work in our city and looks ahead to the future (and for which\, unlike remote events\, you won’t have to provide your own drinks and canapés). \nThis event is also an opportunity for Birmingham Law Society members to network and link up with other likeminded lawyers. Come and find out how you can volunteer to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable people.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/looking-ahead-to-the-next-twenty-years-of-pro-bono-birmingham-law-society-pro-bono-committee
LOCATION:Gowling WLG\, Two Snowhill\, Birmingham\, B4 6WR
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T194500
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of International Pro Bono - A4ID
DESCRIPTION:As part of Pro Bono Week\, A4ID’s virtual event ‘A Celebration of International Pro Bono’ will showcase the ways in which pro bono can strengthen the rule of law around the world.   \nJoin our speakers as they deliver a fast-paced and visual PechaKucha© -style presentation about the successes and lessons learned from partnerships between pro bono legal and judicial experts and their counterparts in developing countries. This dynamic evening will also include breakout events and networking to allow participants to connect and share their own knowledge on best practices for delivering effective international pro bono assistance\, as well as opportunities to ask the speakers any questions.   \nSpeakers include: \n\nLloydette Bai-Marrow\, Anti-Corruption Lead of UK Sierra Leone Pro Bono Network (UKSLPBN)\nHHJ Rachel Karp\, International Training Coordinator of Judicial College;\nOlivia Clark\, Senior Associate at DLA Piper;\nRosalind Morgan\, Senior Associate at CMS;\nAnne-Sophie Jullienne\, Barrister at Afralaw Chambers;\nKersty McCourt\, A4ID Consultant\nYasmin Batliwala\, Chief Executive at A4ID;\nAdrienne Joy\, ROLE UK Programme Manager at A4ID.\n\nPlease register at the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/a-celebration-of-international-pro-bono-a4id
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T193000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Pupillage Panel - Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Advocate is pleased to invite you to our virtual pupillage panel taking place on Thursday 4th November at 6pm as part of the 20th Annual Pro Bono Week. \nOur panel presents an exciting opportunity to hear from previous members of the Advocate team who have recently qualified or obtained pupillage. We are delighted to be able to hear from Benedict Morillo\, Nadia Campbell-Brunton\, Samuel Marks\, Talia Zybutz and Vanessa Reid on their experiences and advice on applying for and undertaking pupillage. \nPlease register to attend the panel discussion. A Zoom link will be sent to ticket holders shortly before the event. \nIf you would like to ask a question of our panel\, we would be grateful if you could submit this in advance to ltalbotmartin@weareadvocate.org.uk.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/virtual-pupillage-panel-advocate
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211104T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
CREATED:20210927T190019Z
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SUMMARY:In Denial – how pro bono lawyers are exposing the flaws in the criminal justice system - APPEAL
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Andrew Malkinson\, serving a life sentence for a rape he didn’t commit\, and the charity and pro bono legal team working to exonerate him. Andrew’s case demonstrates many of the problems which cause miscarriages of justice and prevent them being put right. As featured in the Times podcast “Seventeen Years: The Andrew Malkinson Story”. \nPanel session chaired by Emily Bolton (APPEAL) with: \n\nAndrew Malkinson;\nMair Williams (Latham Watkins);\nAmanda Raad (Ropes & Gray) and\nMax Hardy (9 Bedford Row).\n\nRegister at the link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/in-denial-how-pro-bono-lawyers-are-exposing-the-flaws-in-the-criminal-justice-system-appeal
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono – how can we do more for you? – The Faculty of Advocates’ Free Legal Services Unit
DESCRIPTION:The Faculty of Advocates’ Free Legal Services Unit is keen to help as many people in Scotland as possible to gain access to justice. For this online seminar\, we have asked all our accredited advice agencies to join us to discuss the Unit’s processes and how we might work together to reach more people. This event is open only to invited agencies. \nFLSU committee member Isla Davie QC will cover the FLSU processes and how best we can all work together to provide more applicants with access to justice. There will also be an opportunity to answer any queries accredited agency representatives may have during a Q&A session with FLSU committee members Eugene Creally QC and Paul 0’Brien QC. \nOrganisations interested to attend should contact flsu@advocates.org.uk
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-how-can-we-do-more-for-you-the-faculty-of-advocates-free-legal-services-unit
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211104T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono and Environmental Justice - LawWorks\, A4ID and Environmental Law Foundation
DESCRIPTION:The right of citizens to challenge environmental decisions through legal redress routes\, and being able to access appropriate legal information\, support and services on environmental law issues is fundamental to achieving any notion of environmental justice. \nEvidence of the disproportionate impact of environmental degradation and climate change on vulnerable and disadvantaged groups\, including those living in poverty\, highlights the link with social justice; the law\, domestically and globally. The law can be a tool to effect and inform solutions but is rendered useless without effective access to environmental justice. This principle is enshrined in international obligations such as Aarhus Convention which applies to the UK\, although there is no significant enforcement mechanism. \nCoinciding with UN Climate Change Conference (CoP 26th\, Glasgow) the 20th year of pro bono week is looking at the ‘big picture’ on the past and future challenges for pro bono. This session hosted by LawWorks\, the Environmental Law Foundation and A4ID will discuss the contribution that pro bono can make\, and its limitations\, at community level to environmental justice\, (e.g.\, flooding\, planning\, nuisance issues\, environmental hazards) but within a global context that understands environmental law as deeply connected with development\, human and social issues.  \nPanel includes: \n\nChair: Robert McCracken QC\, FTB Chambers\nWessen Jazrawi\, Hausfeld\nEmma Montlake\, Environmental Law Foundation\nMatt Hunt\, PGMBM\nRichard Owen\, Hilary Rodham Clinton School of Law\, Swansea\nJoe Tan & Thomas Istasse\, A4ID\n\nRegister at the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-and-environmental-justice-lawworks-a4id-and-environmental-law-foundation
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211104T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T131500
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
CREATED:20211029T112000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T112000Z
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SUMMARY:A Refugee Experience (Day 3) - Fragomen
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister at the link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/a-refugee-experience-day-3-fragomen
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T133000
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SUMMARY:Contract Negotiation 101 - LawWorks and Bank of America
DESCRIPTION: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. \n The presenters will: \n\nGuide you through the key clauses of a contract\nExplain what to look out for when reviewing a contract\nGo over an example contract with you\nAllow time to put the negotiation skills into practice\n\nFormat: this will be an interactive and practical session\, meaning that we will be keeping numbers low. Tickets are limited and are on a first come\, first served basis. In the interest of fairness\, please only register if you are able to attend on the day. \nAudience: Small charities\, not-for-profits\, and those that provide pro bono advice to them. \nRegister at the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/contract-negotiation-101-lawworks-and-bank-of-america
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211104T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
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SUMMARY:Late career pro bono - LawWorks
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDespite the ongoing access to justice gap for low-income and underserved populations\, this skilled\, experienced and knowledgeable talent pool can often get overlooked when it comes to pro bono. How can we build pro bono opportunities into a new model of transition from retirement or a stepping back from full-time legal practice.? The session will focus particularly on the needs of the solicitors’ profession. \nDiscussion points include: \n\nWhat kind of programmes are most suitable?\nContribution to skills \nThe SRA rules which facilitate greater participation of this cohort\nOther ways to contribute legal expertise and skills\, eg Boards\, CA Honorary Legal Adviser roles etc\n\nThe panel includes: \n\nChair\, Robert Bourns\nNicholas Pritchard (retired Partner)\nTim Cave (East Greenwich Legal Advice Centre)\nKate Buchanan (Islington Legal Advice Centre)\n\nRegister at the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/late-career-pro-bono-lawworks
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211104T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
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SUMMARY:In-house Pro Bono: Moving Forward\, Staying Ahead - The Law Society – [invitation only]
DESCRIPTION:This event is invitation-only. \nThe 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 at whether there have been any positive developments for in house teams wanting to provide pro bono\, as well as some of the existing or ongoing challenges.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/in-house-pro-bono-moving-forward-staying-ahead-the-law-society-invitation-only
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211104T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
CREATED:20210928T180608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T191644Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Clauses in Action: Built Environment - The Chancery Lane Project
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach event includes a Climate Clauses in Action (week 1) and Net Zero Drafting (week 2) workshop. This event will be workshopping climate clauses with a focus on built environment and how to deliver net zero in real estate\, construction and infrastructure.  \nThe Chancery Lane Project community has been working hard throughout 2021 to prepare our Net Zero Toolkit. The Net Zero Toolkit contains clauses\, practical tools and guides to assist  legal\, business and sustainability professionals to align their contracts with net zero and climate ambitions. \nIn this free and collaborative workshop\, you will: \n\nLearn about TCLP\, the Net Zero Toolkit and climate-aligned contractual clauses which you can use in your practice today; \n\n\nHear about lawyers and organisations from all over the world who are using the power of contract drafting to embed their climate commitments into their value chain. \n\n\nBuild your own plan of action for using and implementing climate clauses in your business or practice\, as part of your work towards net zero or more generally as you align your contracts with climate and environmental considerations.\n\nThe workshop is open for both in-house and private practice lawyers of all PQE. Register at the link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/climate-clauses-in-action-built-environment-the-chancery-lane-project
LOCATION:Online event\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
CREATED:20211026T155200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T160742Z
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SUMMARY:Online #CharityHour - Pro Bono legal help for charities - TrustLaw and LawWorks
DESCRIPTION:An hour of Tweets with #CharityHour\, hosted by @CharityHourUK\, and with support from TrustLaw and LawWorks\, focusing for Pro Bono Week on how charities can access pro bono legal help. \nAsk your questions and tweet along online at #CharityHour.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/online-charityhour-pro-bono-legal-help-for-charities-trustlaw-and-lawworks
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
CREATED:20211014T180849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T151252Z
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono: What does the future hold? - LYLG\, MTYBA and JLSLA
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlex Chalk QC\, Solicitor General\, will kickstart the event with a welcome speech. The panel will then reflect on past initiatives that junior lawyers have participated in\, look forward to what the future holds for pro bono work\, and look at the reasons why it’s crucial for junior lawyers to get involved. \nOur panellists for the event are: \n\nMichael Polak\, MTYBA President and barrister at Church Court Chambers\nLaura Bell\, trainee solicitor at Ashurst LLP\nJessica Tagg\, Pro Bono associate at Reed Smith LLP\n\nThe panel will be chaired by Calum Doherty\, Solicitor at DAC Beachcroft and LYLG committee member. \nTickets are FREE but limited- so book your spot now! \nWe look forward to seeing you at the event. \nMTYBA\, LYLG and JLSLA Committees \n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-what-does-the-future-hold-lylg-mtyba-and-jlsla
LOCATION:Middle Temple\, Parliament Chamber\, Middle Temple\, London\, EC4Y 9AT
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
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SUMMARY:Bar Pro Bono Awards - Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Kindly sponsored by LexisNexis.  Supported by: The Bar Council \nAll 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: \n \nSince 1997 the Bar Pro Bono Awards have been given every year in recognition of outstanding commitment to pro bono work by barristers or chambers. Since then\, pro bono has developed\, broadened and grown. The categories: \n\nYoung Pro Bono Barrister of the Year (sponsored by Place Campbell)\nJunior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year (sponsored by Westgate Wealth Management)\nPro Bono QC of the Year\nInternational Pro Bono Barrister of the Year\nPro Bono Chambers’ Professional of the Year (sponsored by the LPMA)\nPro Bono Chambers of the Year\nPro Bono Innovation of the Year\nLifetime Achievement in Pro Bono\, the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award\nJohn Collins Pro Bono Excellence Award (in partnership with the North Eastern Circuit)\n\nWinners of Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year and Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono will be presented with their awards at the Annual Bar and Young Bar Conference on 20th November.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/bar-pro-bono-awards-2021
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono from the past\, present and future - BPP Law School
DESCRIPTION:BPP Pro Bono Centre presents an exciting panel event “Pro Bono from the past\, present and future”. \nSpeakers include BPP Alumni and Pro Bono Centre staff: \nDavid Hansford\, Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys\nStephen Cutter\, Solicitor at Release\nHannah Lennox\, Solicitor at Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre\nFrances Hall\, Trainee Solicitor at BPP Pro Bono Centre \n  \n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-from-the-past-present-and-future-bpp-law-school
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
CREATED:20211101T171621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T182909Z
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SUMMARY:Life at the Commercial/Chancery Bar - City Law School
DESCRIPTION:This session is open to all \nAn 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. \nPanellists: \n\nJames Saunders – barrister\, New Square Chamber\nMathias Cheung – barrister\, Atkin Chambers\nFiona Whiteside – barrister\, Twenty Essex\nHossein Sharafi – barrister\, 4 Stone Buildings\nThomas Keane\, Pupil in the Business & Property Group\, No.5 Chambers
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/life-at-the-commercial-chancery-bar-city-law-school
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
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SUMMARY:The Inns of Court College of Advocacy (ICCA) event - [internal]
DESCRIPTION:This session is only open to ICCA students. \nMarianne 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 the legal profession and promote fairness\, integrity and efficiency within the Ugandan criminal justice system. In November 2018\, Marianne was selected as Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year at the Bar Council’s Annual and Young Bar Conference in recognition of her pro bono work in Uganda.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/the-inns-of-court-college-of-advocacy-icca-event
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
CREATED:20211029T160650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T161126Z
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SUMMARY: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
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA 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 2021 Student Law Clinic Global Day of Action for Climate Justice (which takes place on 17 November 2021). The panel will reflect on COP26 and afford an opportunity for student law clinics to consider the contrast between the global conversation and local actions. A keynote address will be provided by Alex Goodman\, a barrister with Landmark Chambers. \nThis free\, online event will feature contributions from students and academics at the three host law clinics\, but we also invite contributions from other law clinics who are able to showcase good practice or recent successes in case work or campaigning in relation to the “adaptation” theme. Those interested in contributing should set out how their activities have been directed to avert\, minimise or address the loss and damage that is already occurring from climate change\, and send details of that to law-cop26@york.ac.uk before 09.00 [UK time] on Monday 18 October 2021. Please note that it may not be possible to feature all correspondents in the event on Tuesday 3 November\, but we will endeavour to ensure a broad representation of both clinics and ideas. \nEvent details will be circulated to those who register the day before the event. \nYou can follow the Clinical Legal Education Organisation on Twitter at @ClinicalLegal.  There will be Global Day of Action student takeover of CLEO’s Twitter feed prior to the event. Any questions about CLEO’s involvement with this event can be directed to malcolm.combe@strath.ac.uk. \nFurther information about the Global Day of Action can be found on Facebook or Instagram. 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/how-can-law-clinics-adapt-to-tackle-climate-change
LOCATION:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
CREATED:20211028T185720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T185720Z
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Fundraising Workshop - University of Exeter Law Society - [internal]
DESCRIPTION:This session is for members of the University of Exeter Law Society only \nFundraising workshop hosted by Unseen\, a British charity working to tackle modern slavery. \nThis will take place at the XFI Henderson Lecture Theatre and on Zoom.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-fundraising-workshop-university-of-exeter-law-society-internal
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T174500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T154138
CREATED:20211014T124940Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED The Importance of Giving Back: with Master Treasurer - Middle Temple Students' Association & Middle Temple Hall Committee
DESCRIPTION:This event is now POSTPONED \nWe look forward to you joining us for an evening with our Master Treasurer\, looking at pro Bono work. As we sit down with him to learn more about his journey into law\, how he became a commercial and employment QC\, with a love of the art of cross-examination\, and why giving back to others has always been important to him. \nThis event will comprise: An interview\, Q&A\,  hearing attendees’ stories of pro bono/voluntary work\, and socialising over drinks and nibbles. \nAndrew Hochhauser QC (Master Treasurer) is a barrister at Essex Court Chambers\, a Harmsworth scholar and Master Treasurer of Middle Temple\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Deputy High Court Judge\, ticketed in both the Chancery and Queen’s Bench Divisions. He is also honorary Counsel to Westminster Abbey\, Chair of the Samuel Courtauld Trust\, Chair of Paintings in Hospitals\, a Governor of the University of the Arts London\, a Trustee of the National AIDS Trust\, Ballet Black and Courtauld Institute of Art. \nGiving back is at the heart of our  Inn’s ethos; we hope you can join us for what is sure to be a special evening.  \nOpen to Members of all four Inns.  \nThis event is taking place in the Prince’s Room\, Middle Temple\, London AND will be streamed live. \nTo book a ticket to attend in person click here. To book a ticket to attend remotely/online\, click here.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/the-importance-of-giving-back-with-master-treasurer
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
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SUMMARY:Leeds Law Society Access to Justice sub-committee pro bono workshop – [invitation only/internal]
DESCRIPTION:This session is invitation-only \nA workshop exploring current provision of Pro Bono legal services in Leeds with attendance from key stakeholders across the city.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/leeds-law-society-access-to-justice-sub-committee-pro-bono-workshop-invitation-only-internal
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T183000
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CREATED:20210928T190905Z
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Work; The Gift That Keeps on Giving! - Advocate\, the IBC and the Bar Council Pro Bono and Social Responsibility Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Institute of Barristers’ Clerks\, the Bar Council Pro Bono and Social Responsibility Committee and Advocate invite you to join us on Wednesday 3rd November at 5.30pm as we jointly host a seminar for clerks and practice managers in the 20th annual Pro Bono Week. \nHear from clerks and barristers to find out how other sets manage the pro bono process and ask any questions you might have. Topics include the value of pro bono to: \n\nAn individual barrister’s practice\nCareer progression generally\nChambers as a whole and how to sell pro bono in Chambers to your members .\n\nThe seminar is kindly being hosted by 1GC for up to 20 clerks and practice managers to join us in person. We are also streaming it live online in case you can’t join us or miss out on tickets. \nPlease select your ticket type at the registration link below\, either in person or online\, when you sign up and we will send you further details. We look forward to meeting you!
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/advocate-clerks-event-with-the-ibc-and-the-bar-council
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
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SUMMARY:Tech and Pro bono: Domestic and Global perspectives - LawWorks & A4ID
DESCRIPTION:Technology plays an increasingly important role in pro bono work\, and Covid-19 has been a catalyst as more services have pivoted to remote delivery. This session\, hosted by LawWorks and A4ID\, looks at how technology has progressed pro bono\, and the role it is likely to play in the future\, including how technology can address organisational issues of pro bono work. \nThis discussion spans both domestic and global pro bono. Globally there is a huge interest in how technology (lawtech) can facilitate access to legal advice and empower communities to use the law. There are equally concerns that lawtech could deepen the ‘digital divide’ and leave vulnerable groups further excluded from good legal advice or from the courts. \nOur panel of experts will discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with technology for lawyers contributing with their time pro bono to ensure equal access to justice for all\, in the UK and abroad. \nPanel includes: \n\nI. Stephanie Boyce\, President of the Law Society\nClaire McGourlay\, University of Manchester\nJennifer Cheshire\, LawWorks\nRoger Smith\, Consultant\nEle Enenche\, High Court of Nigeria\nAdam Wyner\, University of Swansea\nMargaret Hagan\, Standford Law School\n\nRegister at the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/tech-and-pro-bono-domestic-and-global-perspectives-lawworks-a4id
LOCATION:Online event
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CREATED:20211101T172402Z
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SUMMARY:Changemakers: Windrush Together -  Justice for Windrush - University of Leicester
DESCRIPTION:The event is free to attend and all are welcome – we would particularly encourage those from outside the University to join us! \n  \nWe want to hear from you! Come and join us to discuss the Windrush Scandal\, its effects\, and how we can proactively work within our communities to fight for justice. \nSpecial guest speakers \nAs well as hearing from members of the local community\, we will be exploring the Windrush Scandal in the broader contexts of culture\, activism\, and community. \nWith that in mind\, we have invited a number of exciting speakers to share their experiences and expertise with us. These will be announced shortly\, so watch this space! \nDetails \nDate: 3rd November 2021 \nTime: 4pm-5:30pm \nLocation: Online via Microsoft Teams (joining links provided after registration on Eventbrite) \n  \nIf you have any queries about the event\, please feel free to contact us via email\, or on any of our social media platforms: \n\nTwitter: twitter.com/uol_windrush\nInstagram: www.instagram.com/uol_justiceforwindrush/\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/uoljusticeforwindrush/\n\nWe hope you can join us \nRegister at the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/changemakers-windrush-together-justice-for-windrush-university-of-leicester
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Working with Vulnerable Clients & Vicarious Trauma/Self-Care – Collaborative Plan UKademy Committee – [invitation only/internal]
DESCRIPTION:This event is only open to members of the UK Collaborative Plan for Pro Bono.  \nMany of us over the last few years have benefited from attending sessions relating to how to work with vulnerable clients and how to protect ourselves from vicarious trauma. Building on these learnings\, this practical session will focus on this topic from a pro bono team perspective\, with suggestions on how to best structure programmes\, introduce support mechanisms and also discuss some providers that firms are using in this space. \nThe session will begin with a half-hour discussion with three firms that have liaised with their HR teams to develop comprehensive strategies and programmes in this area\, considering both basic obligations on a firm and best practice. We’ll finish with a half-hour interactive audience discussion where we invite other firms to share what they do and providers they use and also discuss any issues they have encountered. \nSpeakers: \n\nAditi Kapoor\, Pro Bono Manager\, A&O\nBecca Naylor\, Head of Europe Pro Bono\, Reed Smith\nSarah Farrelly\, Pro Bono Associate\, CRS\n\nModerator: Amy Grunske\, Head of International Pro Bono\, Orrick
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/working-with-vulnerable-clients-vicarious-trauma-self-care-collaborative-plan
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Plugged in Pro Bono: innovation\, law tech & Pro Bono in Wales - Legal News Wales\, Swansea Law Clinic & Legal Innovation Lab Wales
DESCRIPTION:An online event celebrating Pro Bono Week 2021\, to highlight an exciting innovation & LawTech project in Wales that aims to connect local communities with accessible legal advice. \nJoin Legal News Wales\, Swansea Law Clinic\, (based in the Hilary Rodham School of Law at Swansea University)\, the Legal Innovation Lab Wales (LILW) and other speakers to see how the work of a free legal advice clinic in Wales is being used as the basis to measure the use of LawTech and innovation in the legal sector\, to enhance and enable access to justice. \nIn September 2021\, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) announced it had appointed Swansea Law Clinic and the LILW as the Welsh partners for research after the regulator was awarded funding through the UK government’s Regulators Pioneer Fund (RPF). \nThe award of £167\,856 from the Department for Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will be used to create a new network where regulators\, expert research institutions and local government can work together to improve legal access within local communities. They aim to do this by supporting\, testing and promoting new and emerging legal technology. \nThrough this project\, the researchers aim to better understand how technology can address the challenges encountered by under-represented and vulnerable communities in accessing legal advice – specifically in the Swansea Bay area\, a region supported by Swansea Law Clinic. \nWe’ll be joined by the project leads in Wales\, and other speakers (TBA) at this free\, online event to provide: \n\nInsight on the six-month project: why Pro Bono has taken centre stage in the research\nThe scope of the research: the communities involved\, the free legal advice they might receive and the current challenges\nCurrent observations & reflections of the project to date\nHope for the impact of the project on how LawTech could further support the provision of Pro Bono and accessible legal services in Wales and in England\n\nSpeakers \n\nStefano Barazza\, Academic Lead at the Legal Innovation Lab Wales \nProfessor Richard Owen\, Hilary Rodham School of Law\, Swansea University \nLiz Withers\, Head of Welsh Affairs\, the Solicitors Regulation Authority\n\nChaired by: Emma Waddingham\, Editor\, Legal News Wales & member of the Reaching Justice Wales committee.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-in-wales
LOCATION:Online event\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:APPG on Pro Bono and Public Legal Education
DESCRIPTION:Due to House of Commons restrictions this will now take place on Zoom. \nThis APPG meeting will provide a ‘Drop in’ for MPs to find out more about clinics and pro bono in their constituency and region. Please note due to current restrictions this is an invite only limited event. Please contact hannah.brearley@lawworks if interested in attending. \nThe event will start with a panel that will: \n\nshare the latest LawWorks Clinics Report with MPs;\nlaunch LawWorks Clinics Manual (a guide on how to set up a local pro bono legal advice clinic);\nintroduce different clinic models.\n\nThe Manual will provide tool for MPs in supporting and facilitating local firms/ practitioners and charities in their constituencies to ‘partner up’ to run a pro bono clinic\, maintaining a close link to their to constituency office and caseworkers. MPs will be able to drop in over the afternoon to find out more about clinics. \nPanel: \n\nLaura Farris MP\, Chair\nSuella Braverman MP\, Attorney General\nAlex Chalk MP\, Solicitor General\nRebecca Wilkinson\, LawWorks\nLinden Thomas\, CLEO (the Clinical Legal Education Organisation)\nSibon Piri\, United Legal Access
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/appg-on-pro-bono-and-public-legal-education
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Legal Clinic 101: Practical Tips when Advising at Legal Clinics with Simmons & Simmons – In House Pro Bono Group
DESCRIPTION:Never worked in a legal clinic or feel you could benefit from hearing from some experts in the field? This is a practical session to find out more about what to expect when volunteering at a legal clinic. The session will be introduced by Sharon Blackman\, Managing Director & General Counsel with Markets and Security Services Legal\, Citi and presented by Charlotte Rendle from Simmons and Simmons and Joshua Smith\, in-house counsel. \nCharlotte is a Supervising Associate in Simmons’ Financial Services Regulatory team and is a regular adviser at Battersea Legal Advice Clinic (run by South West London Law Centre) which covers housing\, employment\, disputes and commercial queries. \nJoshua is a corporate finance lawyer currently working as a legal consultant. Prior to this\, he worked as Legal Counsel in Schroder’s Investment team\, and as a finance solicitor at Travers Smith. He has been advising at various legal advice clinics for over five years and has handled a range of different matters. \nRegister at the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/legal-clinic-101-practical-tips-when-advising-at-legal-clinics-with-simmons-simmons-in-house-pro-bono-group
LOCATION:Online event\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The future of pro bono - Scottish Young Lawyers' Association
DESCRIPTION:SYLA welcome: \n• Ryan Whelan\, Founder of the Aberdeen Law Project\, Founder of Probonoskills.com\, Associate Solicitor \n• Rebecca Samaras\, Director of Pro Bono and Clinical Legal Education at the University of Edinburgh \n• Jonathan Goodyear\, Co-Founder of Probonoskills.com and Past Student Director of the Aberdeen Law Project \nJoin us for an insightful afternoon of discussion and reflection on the future of pro bono in Scotland. The 20th anniversary of Pro Bono Week will be a pivotal moment to look ahead to the next twenty years of pro bono whilst also shining a spotlight on the importance of pro bono in the legal profession. \nOur speakers have vast experience in promoting access to justice and working closely with student law clinics across Scotland. Each speaker will provide an insight into their involvement with pro bono\, following which\, there will be an opportunity to pose your questions to the panel. \nAttendees will be sent the web link on the day of the event. We will also be collating questions in advance; attendees are invited to submit any questions for the panel to mail@syla.co.uk. \nPlease register at the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/the-future-of-pro-bono-scottish-young-lawyers-association
LOCATION:Online event
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