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Held virtually for the first time, the Forum will focus on a review of the Law Society’s Pro Bono Charter, benefits of being a Pro Bono Charter signatory and Communications. Law firms, in-house teams, ABS, law schools and other organisations who are a Pro Bono Charter signatory are invited to join this meeting. For further […]
IJM UK would like to invite you to a virtual roundtable to discuss how we better tackle demand in the UK for the online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC). IJM’s End OSEC Hub, based in the Philippines, will shortly be publishing a report examining a trend of lenient sentences for those convicted of OSEC-related offences […]
The Institute of Barristers' Clerks, ABC Chambers Solutions and Advocate invite you to join us on Thursday 5th November as we jointly host a clerks' and practice managers' hour in Pro Bono Week 2020. Come and meet with other clerks and practice managers and the Advocate Casework Team to talk about the successes and challenges […]
Government Legal Department members only. Lawyers from GLD's Employment Group kindly offered to give a talk on common employment law issues, including breaches of contractual rights, discrimination, unfair dismissal and redundancy.
Run by the Chancery Lane Project and taking place November 5 – 6 - two days of live hacking, that goes ‘around the world’ across Asia-Pacific, Europe and UK and the Americas, starting at midday GMT. Click the link below to read more and register... The Project is the code name for the focused […]
This session of the Legal Clinic 101 series will be on employment law issues and will be presented by Peter Lockwood from Simmons & Simmons. This will be a one hour lunch and learn session. Employment law is one of the most high demand areas at legal clinics and we expect an increase in queries further […]
An interactive webinar with 4 public interest barristers and one solicitor. Interviewer Emma Louise Fenelon of 1 Crown Office Row will interview: Ned Westaway (Francis Taylor Buildings) Nina Pindham (No5 Chambers) James Corbet Burcher (No5 Chambers) and Emma Montlake (ELF) They are all former ELF interns who will speak about how they started their careers […]
The Pro Bono and Clinical Legal Education (CLE) Department of Edinburgh Law School is hosting a virtual ‘Law in Society’ session in place of our annual Pro Bono Fair, as part of Pro Bono Week which is commencing on 2 November 2020. Pro Bono Week has ran for the past 19 years and this year, […]
Bristol Pro Bono Group is passionate about access to justice. We encourage lawyers to work with local universities and community groups to deliver pro bono advice to individuals who don't have access to legal advice. We also work collaboratively to identify not-for-profit organisations working in the public interest who need legal assistance. Join us on 5 November […]
During Pro Bono Week, the Street Law team (Pro Bono project) are holding their annual quiz! Teams of 5 / 6
With contributions from Chancery Bar Litigant in Person Support Scheme (CLIPS) & Employment Tribunal Litigant in Person Support Scheme (ELIPS). A panel of CLIPS/ELIPS volunteers, organisers and judges will discuss their experiences of volunteering remotely, their tips for dealing with LIPS and the benefits of pro bono work. Please submit any questions to: admin@chba.org.uk Panellists include: […]
Join ProBonoSkills.com for a Fireside Chat with Kenneth B. Clark as he reflects on his career and the importance of #probono at every point in your legal career. ProBonoSkills.com presents a Virtual Fireside Chat with Kenneth B. Clark, Partner and Chair of Fenwick’s award-winning tax controversy practice and alum of New York University School of […]