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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T165000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182646
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182646
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T140000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T133000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T133000
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SUMMARY:RPC Pro Bono Week Lunch and Learn Session – [invitation only/internal]
DESCRIPTION:This event is invitation-only for all at RPC. \nAn internal session for RPC’s London and Bristol offices to celebrate RPC’s UK focused pro bono achievements over the past twelve months and the Pro Bono Committee’s key strategic priorities looking forward. \nThe online session will highlight the objectives of future projects planned by the Committee and how these will progress over the next year\, through our work with existing and new pro bono partners\, hosting training sessions\, other events and more. The session will be hosted on Zoom.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/rpc-pro-bono-week-lunch-and-learn-session-invitation-only-internal
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:A Refugee Experience (Day 2) - Fragomen
DESCRIPTION:Anna Simons\, Head of Programmes at Breaking Barriers will discuss the invaluable work their charity does to integrate refugees through employment with Fragomen’s Russell Hodges. Julia Onslow-Cole\, Partner at Fragomen is a trustee of Breaking Barriers and we’re delighted to showcase their brilliant work. \nRegister at the link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/a-refugee-experience-day-2-fragomen
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182646
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SUMMARY:Pro bono work at legal advice centres - Government Legal Department – [invitation only/internal]
DESCRIPTION:This event is invitation-only for members of the Government Legal Department. \nThis talk is aimed at lawyers at all stages of their careers\, who can hear about how to get involved in pro bono work\, learn about the history and role of two legal advice centres and the experience of being a trustee. \nThis talk features Chris White\, a GLD lawyer\, who is also a trustee at South Westminster Legal Advice Centre.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-work-at-legal-advice-centres-government-legal-department
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182646
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SUMMARY:Voices from the community - Environmental Law Foundation
DESCRIPTION:“Voices from the community; conversations on the impact of pro-bono on environmental protection at the grassroots” \nAs part of this year’s National Pro Bono Week\, ELF’s online event will be in conversation with some of the grassroots communities that ELF has worked with. Hear from them about the impact of the pro bono assistance they received from the ELF professional pro bono network and learn what the tangible impact has been on nature protection. ELF works with grassroots communities and we want to share their stories about the intersection between campaigning and the law and how pro bono has assisted them. The professional ELF pro bono members who assisted each community will be present to discuss how their case was built and developed. \n  \nIn conversation with Emma Montlake of ELF will be Matt Gilks (Thrings)\, long time ELF solicitor member talking about the assistance he provided to the Friends of Fishermans Walk campaign group\, the friends group represented by Debs Compton. We will also have Ray Pearce\, claimant in the Development Consent Order challenge to the Vanguard Windfarm (a windfarm development off the coast of Norfolk) talking to Michael Brett\, Barrister at FTB and ELF chambers member who assisted in the Vanguard case. \nPlease register for the event at the link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/voices-from-the-community-environmental-law-foundation
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182646
CREATED:20210928T180347Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Clauses in Action: Transactions and Deals - 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 transactions and deals and how to address net zero intervention points in corporate and real estate transactions and diligence.  \n\n\n\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-transactions-and-deals-the-chancery-lane-project
LOCATION:Online event\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211103
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SUMMARY:Junior Lawyers' Day - ALL DAY
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 3rd November is Junior Lawyers’ Day! Celebrating the contribution that junior lawyers make all over the country\, look out for events and content on this day focusing specifically on their work.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/junior-lawyers-day-all-day
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211102T193000
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono in the Community – the Bristol Perspective - Bristol Pro Bono Group
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Pro Bono Group invites you to join us for an event to celebrate Pro Bono Week 2021.  \nOn 2 November 2021 at 6.30pm Bristol Pro Bono Group is hosting a virtual (Teams) panel discussion entitled “Pro Bono in the Community – the Bristol Perspective” where we will be discussing all things pro bono in Bristol! \n In this vibrant city\, universities\, third sector organisations\, the bar and private practice firms all participate in the provision of pro bono legal assistance to those members of the public who most need it. Our panellists from across the legal profession will discuss their perspectives on the highs\, lows\, challenges and success stories in providing pro bono assistance through legal advice clinics.  This is set to be an engaging event\, and is open to all. \nChair: \n\nRichard Grimes\n\nPanellists: \n\nOmar Madhloom\nRachel Wood\nZak Coles\nEve Farnsworth\nEllen Goodland\n\n Please register to attend at the link below. \nFurther information about the event\, and the panellists speaking can be found here.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-in-the-community-the-bristol-perspective
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211102T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211102T190000
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SUMMARY:"Using the Law for Public Benefit" with John Whitmore – University of Leicester Pro Bono Society – [internal]
DESCRIPTION:This session is only open to members of the University of Leicester Pro Bono Society  \nIn the 1980s\, John was Legal Director of the Commission for Racial Equality (a predecessor body to the Equality and Human Rights Commission) and afterwards as a barrister\, he fought racial discrimination cases all over the country for years. He will talk about successful cases he acted in\, for example trainee solicitors against law firms and legal academics against his University where a record award for injury to feelings was made when the tribunal wing members outvoted the legal chair!  \nBack then such cases got enormous publicity in the press and when he won the first case for an Irish man subjected to harassment\, The Daily Mail was so incensed at this it ran a failed campaign to abolish what were then called industrial tribunals.  \nJohn has also hosted a talk in Maragret Thatcher’s Office. He was a Professor of Law in the 1970\, at University of Leicester and sowed seeds of what is now our Pro Bono Society. An absolutely incredible individual\, this is not one to miss!
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/using-the-law-for-public-benefit-with-john-whitmore-university-of-leicester-pro-bono-society-internal
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211102T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211102T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual volunteering with special guest\, Regional Employment Judge Wade - ELIPS
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Lawyers’ Association’s Pro Bono Committee would like to invite all ELA members and other interested individuals to join a panel discussion about the virtual volunteering opportunities available to its members and in particular\, ELIPS and Mumsnet online clinics.   \nELIPS (the Employment Tribunal Litigant in Person Scheme)\, one of ELA’s most successful pro bono projects\, is now provided via an online platform\, and covers the London Central\, Cardiff\, Bristol\, Midlands West\, Leeds and Manchester Employment Tribunals. You will hear from ELA members who have volunteered and how this has provided both personal and professional benefits and opportunities; student volunteers; and an ELA member who has taken responsibility for expanding the coverage of ELIPS to her local Employment Tribunal. We are delighted that Regional Employment Judge Wade will also be joining the panel\, to talk about the difference that ELIPS can make to litigants in person. \nMumsnet online legal advice clinics are held quarterly with volunteers providing online legal advice on maternity and parental rights at work. Clinics are managed and supervised by Maternity Action\, giving volunteers an opportunity to learn more about this area of law and contribute to tackling pregnancy discrimination. You will hear from one of the ELA volunteers who regularly takes part in Mumsnet clinics who will explain how they operate and why she finds this work so fulfilling.  \nPlease submit any questions that you have about these volunteering opportunities\, or any others to: elips@elaweb.org.uk. \nContact info@elaweb.org.uk to register to join.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/virtual-volunteering-with-special-guest-regional-employment-judge-wade-elips
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211102T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211102T190000
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SUMMARY:Real Life Pro Bono: a practical how-to guide - PILS Project
DESCRIPTION:Pro bono cases are often the most memorable. They are the cases that stay with you.\n… at The PILS Project\, we firmly believe that is true! \nTo celebrate Pro Bono Week’s 20th birthday\, PILS are holding a very special pro bono storytelling event. A stellar panel of pro bono champions will join The PILS Project live to discuss how to do pro bono in Northern Ireland in 2021. This webinar is designed to be inspirational and practical\, with real-life examples of how to proactively share your legal skills while avoiding professional burn-out. \n\nAfter the panel have told their personal pro bono stories\, you will have the chance to share your own experiences or ask your burning pro bono questions. \nJoin us at 18.00 on Tuesday 2 November for an evening of authentic conversation about how to do effective pro bono in 2021. \n\n\nThe discussion will be chaired by the PILS Project. \nThe panellists are: \n\nDanielle Curtis\, legal manager with the Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA)\, Dublin\nLauren Taylor\, corporate solicitor at A&L Goodbody Belfast\nSteven McQuitty BL\, barrister and PILS Pro Bono Register volunteer\nClaire McVicker\, Ulster University Law Clinic alumni\n\nRegister using the Eventbrite link at the bottom of this page.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/real-life-pro-bono-a-practical-how-to-guide-pils-project
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211102T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182646
CREATED:20210831T172845Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Rule of Law & Access to Justice: where do we go from here? – Pro Bono Week Committee & LexisNexis
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED: This event has been postponed\, due to ill health on the part of a number of the speakers. To receive details of the event when a new date is confirmed\, please follow the PBW Eventbrite profile. \n  \nFollowing on from successful Rule of Law events in Pro Bono Week 2020 and Volunteers Week 2021\, our stellar panel returns! Register to attend via the Eventbrite link: https://ruleoflaw2021.eventbrite.co.uk \nTiming: \nOnline attendees: start 5.30pm\, finish 7pm. \nIn person attendees: arrive from 5pm\, panel starts 5.30pm\, drinks & nibbles from 7pm. \nPanellists are: \n\nIain Anderson (Executive Chairman\, Cicero Group)\nI. Stephanie Boyce (President of the Law Society of England & Wales)\,\nBaroness Hale of Richmond (former President of the UK Supreme Court)\,\nJames Harper (Executive Sponsor Rule of Law\, LexisNexis)\nBaroness Helena Kennedy QC (Director of the IBA Human Rights Institute) \n\nThere can be few times in the modern history of the UK where the Rule of Law has remained at the forefront of public attention and discussion for such a sustained period – whether it is governmental “tinkering” with judicial review\, the backlog in the court system\, to some concerning narrative about lawyers practicing in the immigration and criminal justice systems. \nAs important as that focus has been\, it often leaves a hugely important question unanswered: where do we go from here? \nLawyers almost universally see the Rule of Law as fundamental\, but that seems some way off outside of the profession? If we are to protect the Rule of Law (and drive an environment where upholding the Rule of Law is seen as non-negotiable)\, the public at large need to feel the same way. \nHaving considered this question previously\, the panel will return to give an update on the “state of the union” of the Rule of Law in the UK. From there\, we will turn to continue our debate on what can be done to begin to deliver this. Can the law\, and justice be rebranded? Can businesses be made to care and champion the Rule of Law? What\, or who might get the public to value access to justice? \nRead an overview of the November 2020 event here and the June 2021 event here. \nYou can watch the full panel debate from Volunteers Week 2021 on YouTube (this panel included James Harper (LexisNexis) as a speaker and Catherine Baksi (award-winning journalist) was the chair): \n \nYou can watch the full panel debate from Pro Bono Week 2020 on YouTube (this panel included Law Society then-President David Greene\, and barrister Matthew Ryder QC (Matrix Chambers). James Harper (LexisNexis) was the chair):
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/rule-of-law-access-to-justice-where-do-we-go-from-here-pro-bono-week-committee-lexisnexis-2
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211102T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T182646
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SUMMARY:The Role of Law in Climate Action - A4ID\, CMS and Bloomberg
DESCRIPTION:Advocates for International Development (A4ID) in partnership with CMS and Bloomberg is hosting an event\, ‘The Role of Law in Climate Action’ on 2 November 2021 at 5pm (UK time)\, to coincide with the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) and UK Pro Bono Week. This hybrid event will take place at the CMS offices in London (78 Cannon St\, London EC4N 6AF) and will be live streamed to global audiences. The event will also see the launch of Chapter 13 of the Legal Guide to the SDGs\, as part of A4ID’s SDG Legal Initiative.  \n  \nClimate Change is the defining issue of our time and presents the single biggest threat to sustainable development. From rising sea levels to increased incidence of catastrophic weather conditions\, the impact of climate change is global and unprecedented. Tackling climate change therefore calls for drastic action across all levels of governments and all segments of society\, including the legal community\, businesses\, and development organisations.  \n  \nThe aim of this event is to build a greater awareness among the legal community on how the law\, and the work of lawyers\, can support the fight against climate change; show the diverse ways lawyers and in-house counsel can contribute to the fight against climate change through their client advising capacity and their pro bono work; and share success stories of lawyers and in-house counsel contributing to the fight against climate change.  \n  \nThe SDG Legal Initiative aims to reach every legal professional in the world. Working through our networks of firms and corporations\, it seeks to provide the knowledge and opportunities needed to take practical action to end poverty\, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The Initiative is driven by a Steering Committee with membership from 13 of the world’s leading international law firms and corporations including CMS and Bloomberg\, invested in achieving change in their sectors. It aims to build partnerships to revolutionise how pro bono and other legal work is carried out\, and highlight the business case for all lawyers and law firms globally to adopt the SDGs at the heart of their practices.   \nSpeakers include: \n\nDavid Levine\, Chief Legal Officer\, Bloomberg\nRt Hon Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill – former Justice of the UK Supreme Court\nYasmin Batliwala\, Chief Executive\, A4ID\nPenelope Warne\, The Senior Partner and Chairman of the UK LLP Board and Head of Energy & Climate Change\, CMS\nValerie Borden Farkas\, Head of Legal for EMEA\, Bloomberg\nGuy Pendell\, Partner\, Head of Disputes\, CMS\nOlivia Jamison\, Partner\, Environment\, CMS\nAnthony Kenny\, Assistant General Counsel – Corporate\, GlaxoSmithKline plc\nBecky Annison\, Director of Engagement\, The Chancery Lane Project\n\nPlease register at the link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/the-role-of-law-in-climate-action-a4id-cms-and-bloomberg
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
ORGANIZER;CN="A4ID":MAILTO:roleuk@a4id.org
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SUMMARY:Simmons & Simmons in conversation with Pro Bono clients - [invitation only/internal]
DESCRIPTION:This event is invitation-only for all at Simmons & Simmons. \nPanel event on the importance of pro bono support and collaboration\, with speakers from two of our valued pro bono clients Advocates for Animals (Edie Bowles\, solicitor) and Amicus alj (Margot Ravenscroft\, Director)\, and our Pro Bono Partner Rob Allen. \n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/simmons-simmons-in-conversation-with-pro-bono-clients
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211102T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182646
CREATED:20210924T113041Z
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SUMMARY:In House Counsel and Law Firms Doing Pro Bono Together - In House Pro Bono Group
DESCRIPTION:The In House Pro Bono Group invites you to join us for a webinar with Clifford Chance and Ropes & Gray on how in house lawyers and law firms can partner effectively to do pro bono together. The session will cover developing a partnership with an in house team/law firm\, considerations when working on a pro bono project together\, challenges and how they can be overcome. We will also hear from a charity\, Refugee Action\, on what is most useful in terms of pro bono support. \nSpeakers include: \n\nDavid Boyd\, Head of Pro Bono for UK & Ireland\, Clifford Chance\nFelicity Kirk\, Head of International Pro Bono\, Ropes & Gray\nJulie Mansfield\, Frontline Immigration Advice Project Partnerships Manager at Refugee Action\nMia Motiee\, Compliance\, Bloomberg\nSarah Oliver Scemla\, Director and Assistant General Counsel\, Bank of America\n\nPlease register at the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/panel-in-house-pro-bono-group
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211102T131500
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SUMMARY:A Refugee Experience (Day 1) - Fragomen
DESCRIPTION:Marina Brizar\, UK Director of Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB) will be in conversation with Gemma Hyslop of Fragomen to discuss TBB’s pioneering work on complimentary pathways to the UK for skilled displaced people. \nThis is a project with which Fragomen are proud to have partnered since its inception in the UK and we look forward to reflecting on the success to date and what more is to come. \nRegister at the link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/a-refugee-experience-fragomen
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211102T130000
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SUMMARY:Pro bono: reflections from the wider legal profession - Government Legal Department – [invitation only/internal]
DESCRIPTION:This event is invitation-only for members of the Government Legal Department. \nThis talk is aimed at lawyers at all stages of their careers\, who can learn about the role of pro bono in the wider legal profession and the different ways that lawyers can volunteer throughout their careers. \nThe talk will be hosted by Peter King\, a Legal Director at GLD\, who will be in conversation with Legal Directors working for leading international organisations in the private sector\, to discuss their pro bono experiences. \n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-reflections-from-the-wider-legal-profession-government-legal-department
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211102T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182646
CREATED:20210928T175737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T191528Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Clauses in Action: Supply Chains – 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 supply chains and how to implement net zero across your entire value chain\, from procurement to distribution.  \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-supply-chain-the-chancery-lane-project
LOCATION:Online event\, United Kingdom
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CREATED:20211004T122510Z
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SUMMARY:Poverty and Pro Bono - LawWorks
DESCRIPTION:In this Pro Bono week\, we are look back over the last 20 years of pro bono and forward to the next 20 – after the disruption of Covid\, and with so much unmet need what should be the priority for legal pro bono? \nThere are significant indicators that poverty may increase in future months given the upward pressures on prices\, housing\, childcare and living costs\, the withdrawal of furlough and the Universal Credit uplift\, combined with economic uncertainty and increasing personal debt levels. Most social welfare law issues remain outside of the scope of legal aid\, but are these the areas that pro bono should be focussed on going forwards? How can pro bono make a bigger policy impact on welfare rights\, serve those vulnerable to the on-going effects of the pandemic and push for positive changes in law and policy? \nThe focus of the session will be on UK rather than global poverty\, and where pro bono can make an impact. Subjects that will be covered in the discussion include:- \n\n\nThe development of pro bono projects working on benefit appeals;\npro bono and employment rights for low paid and insecure workers alongside access to support and legal education; and\nengaging lawyers in policy reform.\n\n\nThe panel of speakers includes: \n\nJames Sandbach\, London Citizens Advice\nEmma Lough\, Director\, Lawyers Against Poverty\nAnela Anwar Chief Executive\, Z2K \nClaire Hall\, Lawyer\, CPAG\n\nRegister at the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/poverty-and-pro-bono-lawworks
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182646
CREATED:20210831T172213Z
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SUMMARY:OFFICIAL LAUNCH Pro Bono Week 2021: panel debate: past\, present and future
DESCRIPTION:The official launch of the 20th Pro Bono Week\, recognising and supporting the voluntary contribution made by lawyers across the UK in giving free legal help to those in need. In this year of unprecedented challenges\, for both the voluntary and legal sectors\, pro bono legal help has never been more important. \nThe launch event will take place in person and online\, and will host a panel of speakers\, exploring the past\, present and future of pro bono. We are pleased to be joined by the Attorney General who will make a short address. Register to attend via the Eventbrite link: https://pbw2021.eventbrite.co.uk \nWe are grateful to Gray’s Inn for kindly hosting the in-person element of the launch of Pro Bono Week 2021. \n  \nWe hope you can join us in person or online for what promises to be an fascinating evening. \n18:00 Joining & networking (in person attendees) \n18:30 Welcome and panel session \nThe panel will be chaired by Toby Brown (chair of the Pro Bono Week organising committee)\, with the following panellists: \n\nYasmin Waljee OBE (exploring pro bono across the last twenty years). Yasmin is Partner\, International Pro Bono at Hogan Lovells and co-lead of the Social Impact Practice.\nKirsty Thomson (exploring the current state of pro bono). Kirsty is Managing Partner/Director at JustRight Scotland\, Scotland’s legal centre for justice and human rights.\nEmma Rehal-Wilde (exploring the future of pro bono). Emma teaches law at LSBU and previously worked in pro bono management within the legal sector for 12 years before moving into academia.\n\n19:30 Networking (in person) \n20:00 End
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/official-launch-pro-bono-week-2021
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with UOL's Pro Bono Society "Litigants In Person Project" Founders – University of Leicester Pro Bono Society – [internal]
DESCRIPTION:This session is only open to members of the University of Leicester Pro Bono Society  \nYou will get a chance to hear from Danae Larham and Nigel Smith\, who set up the Litigants in Person Project in 2017. Leaving a legacy behind they have both gone onto fantastic careers\, Danae as a Family Barrister and Nigel as Bid Writer. They will both give you insight into how their Pro Bono experiences led them there. 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/in-conversation-with-uols-pro-bono-society-litigants-in-person-project-founders-university-of-leicester-pro-bono-society-internal
LOCATION:Hybrid: in person and streamed online
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Skills - University of Exeter Law Society - [internal]
DESCRIPTION:This session is open to members of the University of Exeter Law Society \nJoin the Law Society Pro Bono Team and Lawrence Sail from the Royal Literary Fund for a skills session on essay writing. \nHosted in person at the XFI Henderson Lecture Theatre and on Zoom.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-skills-university-of-exeter-law-society-internal
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182646
CREATED:20211028T190615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T190725Z
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SUMMARY:Earth to Leicester: Climate Crisis Guest Speaker Networking Event - University of Leicester Pro Bono Society - [internal]
DESCRIPTION:This session is only open to members of the University of Leicester Pro Bono Society  \nThis networking event has been organized by the team on the Climate Crisis Pro Bono Project to provide students with an insight into our work and the ongoing issue of the climate crisis. This event is a great opportunity for networking alongside some amazing guest speakers\, including Laura Bee\, Stephen Riley and Laura Albertini. The speakers will touch on a range of topics from Climate Change and politics to environmental awareness. There will also be drinks and snacks available to attendees throughout the networking session and Q&A session.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/earth-to-leicester-climate-crisis-guest-speaker-networking-event-university-of-leicester-pro-bono-society-internal
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T143000
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CREATED:20210923T140622Z
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SUMMARY:How to conduct a Legal Healthcheck – with LawWorks and Small Charities Coalition
DESCRIPTION: Do you know what a Legal Healthcheck is?\nHave you conducted a Healthcheck before?\n\n\n\nEven the smallest of organisations can face big legal issues. That is why preventative measures are a key tool when mitigating these uphill battles. Small Charities Coalition and LawWorks will be providing a session on how to ‘health check’ your organisation.  \nIn this session we will cover key legal issues for small not-for-profit organisations and charities\, with topics like corporate and governance\, employment\, property and more\, so that you can identify potential issues before they arise. Alongside a lawyer from the LawWorks Not-for-Profits Programme\, LawWorks and the Small Charities Coalition will discuss available resources\, pro bono assistance\, and support for organisations. \nThere will be the opportunity for a Q&A following the presentation\, although please note that the speakers will not be able to give legal advice / provide specific answers to questions only relevant to your organisation. \nSuitable for: Trustees\, Staff and Volunteers of Small Charities ands Not For Profits \n\nRegister at the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/not-for-profits-healthcheck-small-charities-coalition-and-lawworks-full-details-tbc
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T170000
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Fair - University of Edinburgh - [internal]
DESCRIPTION:Kick-off Pro Bono week by joining The University of Edinburgh School of Law\, Pro Bono and Clinical Legal Education Department and the Pro Bono Society in this year’s online Pro Bono Fair! \nThe event will be online\, with different charities and other organisations offering pro bono and access to justice services throughout Scotland and the global community. The charities and organisations will showcase their work and\, if available\, highlight any volunteering opportunities for students. There will also be an “online café” for more informal socialising and networking!
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-fair-university-of-edinburgh
LOCATION:Online event
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