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  • Funding access to justice and class actions: does access to justice need more than pro bono?

    Online event

    Group litigation and class actions provide individuals a unique opportunity to coalesce claimants in order to bring claims against multinational corporations or public authorities. Often associated with the USA, they are less established in this jurisdiction, and less explored. But that is changing, with a clear increase in the number of class actions and group litigation filed in the UK […]

  • Net Zero Drafting: Built Environment – The Chancery Lane Project

    Online event , United Kingdom

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

  • Net Zero Drafting: Corporate Governance – The Chancery Lane Project

    Online event , United Kingdom

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

  • Celebrating Diversity Changemakers: Interlaw Diversity Forum **POSTPONED**

    Online event

    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 […]

  • Advocate: Bar Pro Bono Awards 2022 (Invitation only)

    Middle Temple Hall Middle Temple Lane, London

    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 […]

  • Network for Justice: Launch of new website and online demonstration

    Online

    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. […]

  • Ulster University Law Clinic: BBC Radio Ulster On Your Behalf

    Online

    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 

  • CLCE/Central Law CIC and the Access to Justice Foundation Pilot Scheme: Launch

    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, […]

  • Great Legal Bake 2022 – Access to Justice Foundation/ London Legal Support Trust

    Nationwide

    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 […]

  • Welcoming in Pro Bono Week: Breakfast at No5. Barristers’ Chambers, Birmingham

    No.5 Chambers (Birmingham) Fountain Court, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham

    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 […]

  • The Climate Crisis is Real – how junior lawyers can get involved in tackling the climate crisis?: Clyde & Co

    Online event

    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 […]