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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211101T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211101T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211101T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20211028T190615Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211101T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T143000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211101T120000
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211101T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20211022T152557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T160220Z
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SUMMARY:The evolution of Pro Bono – in definition and practice - The Law Society - [invitation only]
DESCRIPTION:This event is invitation-only. \nTo mark the twentieth anniversary of Pro Bono Week\, we look to hold this event to explore how the practice of Pro Bono has begun to change and how\, as we look to the next twenty years\, what the definition of Pro Bono could and should look like in order to most accurately reflect those activities undertaken by the legal profession. \n  \nOur panellists include: \n\nModerator: I. Stephanie Boyce\, President of the Law Society of England and Wales\nKerry Stares: Partner\, Responsible Business & Pro Bono – Charles Russell Speechlys\nPaul Yates: Counsel and head of global pro bono practice –  Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer\nMia Motiee: Co-lead EMEA pro bono committee – Bloomberg\nRob Powell: Director of Pro Bono & Corporate Responsibility – Weil\, Gotshal & Manges
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/the-evolution-of-pro-bono-in-definition-and-practice
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211101T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
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SUMMARY:Climate Clauses in Action: Finance - 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. Each 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 finance and how to incorporate net zero concepts into debt and equity financing arrangements. \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-finance-the-chancery-lane-project
LOCATION:Online event\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211025T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20211001T125647Z
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Contracts (for Not-for-Profits) - LawWorks
DESCRIPTION:Amazon’s in-house lawyers will talk contract basics for your not-for-profit\, highlighting key clauses and what to look out for. \n  \nTo kick off US Pro Bono Week 2021\, UK volunteers from Amazon’s in-house legal team will take you through the basics of a contract including: \n\nBasic contract law\n\n\nKey clauses\n\n\nWhat to look out for before agreeing a contract\n\nFormat: this will be a on online talk and will include a Q&A session at the end. \nAudience: this talk is appropriate for anyone who works at a governance level at a small not-for-profit or charity.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/demystifying-contracts-for-not-for-profits-lawworks
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201112T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201112T170000
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CREATED:20201030T164221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164221Z
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SUMMARY:Freshfields Focus Event - Pro Bono
DESCRIPTION:Freshfields-only. \nWe look forward to holding a Freshfields focus event. The event will be attended by our pro bono team who will provide insight into different aspects of life at Freshfields. There will also be a chance to submit your questions. \nWe want our event to be available to as many people as possible but places are limited. Therefore\, please only sign up if you can attend. \nSign ups will close 24 hours before the event and you will receive the relevant joining instructions on the day of the event.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/freshfields-focus-event-pro-bono
LOCATION:Online event\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201111T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201030T164008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T170423Z
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono in the City: Local Communities - KCL Pro Bono Society - [internal#
DESCRIPTION:This session is only open to students of King’s College London. \nThe King’s College London Pro Bono society is excited to invite associates\, partners and graduate recruitment from a range of respected firms to discuss their pro bono initiatives. Our annual panel series celebrating National Pro Bono Week aims to showcase a small number of City Law firms and their pro bono work. \nStudents will have the opportunity to learn about the firm’s incredible global pro bono initiatives\, and network with graduate recruitment in a follow-up Q&A session. \nEvent Panelists: \n\nWeil\, Gotshal & Manges LLP: Robert Powell\nEversheds Sutherland: Rosie Wallace\nSimmons & Simmons: Victoria Channing; Elin Jones
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-in-the-city-local-communities-kcl-pro-bono-society
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201106T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201014T130224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T113304Z
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Week closing networking drinks
DESCRIPTION:Join everyone across the Pro Bono sector for online networking drinks to celebrate this year’s Pro Bono Week.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-week-closing-networking-drinks
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201106T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201106T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201027T115625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T142631Z
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Through the Pandemic and Beyond! - University of Exeter Law Society
DESCRIPTION:A virtual panel style event to finish off Pro Bono Week\, with a range of speakers discussing how the pandemic has shaped Pro Bono for them and what they think the future will hold for Pro Bono. \nSpeakers will include volunteers and professionals.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-through-the-pandemic-and-beyond-university-of-exeter-law-society
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201106T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201106T180000
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CREATED:20201029T133827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T113609Z
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SUMMARY:Rule of Law & Access to Justice: where do we go from here? - Pro Bono Week Committee & LexisNexis
DESCRIPTION:Rule of Law and Access to Justice: where do we go from here? \nDoes the law need a rebrand? \nThere can be few times in the modern history of the UK where the Rule of Law has been at the forefront of public attention and discussion – from the Internal Market Bill to the independent panel on Judicial Review\, from the backlog in the court system to comments on the role lawyers play in the immigration and criminal justice system.  There is no lack of challenge to the Rule of Law.  But there is also significant comment on these challenges.  \nAs important as that commentary is\, it often leaves a hugely important question unanswered: where do we go from here? \nIt is easy to get agreement among lawyers that the Rule of Law is fundamental\, but is that true 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.  \nThe panel will give a brief “state of the union” of the Rule of Law in the UK.  From there\, we will turn to consider what can be done to begin to deliver this.  Does the law\, the Rule of Law\, and justice need rebranding?  What\, or who might get the public to value the fundamental importance of the Rule of Law and the important access to justice that gives them?   \nPanellists are: \n\nIain Anderson (Executive Chairman\, Cicero Group)\nDavid Greene (President of the Law Society of England & Wales)\,\nBaroness Hale of Richmond (former President of the UK Supreme Court)\,\nBaroness Helena Kennedy QC (Director of the IBA Human Rights Institute) and\nMatthew Ryder QC (barrister and former Deputy Mayor of London (social integration\, social mobility and community engagement)). \n\nThis event is jointly led by the Pro Bono Week Committee and LexisNexis and is timed to coincide with the finish of Pro Bono Week.  It is part of LexisNexis’s central objective of advancing the Rule of Law around the world – further information can be found here.  For further information about the events in Pro Bono Week\, please click here. \nOur thanks to Augusta Ventures for kindly hosting this webinar and for their support of the National Pro Bono Centre and Pro Bono Week.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/rule-of-law-access-to-justice-where-do-we-go-from-here-pro-bono-week-committee-lexisnexis
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201106T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201014T114351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T132232Z
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SUMMARY:Trainee Hackathon - Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Committee
DESCRIPTION:To close the week’s events\, participants in the trainee solicitor hackathon co-hosted by Birmingham Trainee Solicitors’ Society and Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Committee will be invited to share their solutions as to how the trainee community can make a meaningful contribution to pro bono efforts.  \nPanel: \nNatasha Alton\, Charities and Corporate Responsibility Officer\, Birmingham Trainee Solicitors Society \nRachel Sutcliffe\, Trainee Solicitor\, Anthony Collins \nKatie Rothwell\, Corporate Responsibility Manager\, Gowling WLG \nMichael Bates\, Head of Services for Birmingham\, Central England Law Centre
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/trainee-hackathon-birmingham-law-society-pro-bono-committee
LOCATION:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201106T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201015T130354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T111951Z
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SUMMARY:The value and importance of pro bono work in light of Covid 19 - Liverpool John Moores University
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss the value and importance of pro bono work with particular emphasis on the impact on access to justice of Covid-19\, local initiatives and future opportunities. \nOur speakers are: \n– Bambos Charalambous MP\, LJMU law graduate and current Shadow Justice Minister \n– Siobhan Taylor\, Ward of Merseyside Law Centre\, Young Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year and another LJMU graduate \n– Chris Topping of Jackson Lees\, Human Rights Lawyer of the Year 2016. \n– Rachel Stalker of LJMU who established the School of Law’s award-winning Legal Advice Centre in 2014.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/panel-event-liverpool-john-moores-university
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201030T122546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T122546Z
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Opportunities for Young Lawyers in Scotland - Scottish Young Lawyers' Association
DESCRIPTION:SYLA are delighted to host a panel discussion for Pro Bono Week on the topic of pro bono opportunities for young lawyers. \nThe event will give attendees an insight in to the benefits of pro bono for lawyers and the reasons why it is so important for our wider community. The event will proceed by way of a panel discussion on key topics followed by a Q&A session. \nAttendees will hear from a panel of speakers including: \n\nRebecca Samaras\, Director of Pro Bono and Clinical Legal Education at the University of Edinburgh\nSeonaid Stevenson\, Law Lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University and co-founder of RebLaw Scotland\nEamon Keane\, Founder of the University of Dundee Law Clinic\nLucy Mackay\, Student Director GCU Law Clinic\n\nAttendees will be sent the web link on the day of the event and are invited to submit any questions for the panel in advance to mail@syla.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-opportunities-for-young-lawyers-in-scotland-scottish-young-lawyers-association
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201028T115928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T123914Z
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SUMMARY:Kenneth B. Clark: a fireside chat - ProBonoSkills.com
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProBonoSkills.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 Law. Answering questions put to him by PBS co-founder Aideen Byrne\, Kenneth will share stories and lessons learnt from his life in the law\, reflecting\, in particular\, on the value and importance of pro bono to practitioners\, the profession and wider society.  \nThis event is only open to students\, at Edinburgh and beyond. You will need a .edu or .ac.uk  email to register. If you are a lawyer in practice and would like to attend\, please contact us at contact@probonoskills.com
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/kenneth-b-clark-a-fireside-chat-edinburgh-law-school-pro-bono-and-clinical-legal-education-department
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201015T125702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T132332Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteering in a Pandemic - CLIPS & ELIPS
DESCRIPTION:With contributions from Chancery Bar Litigant in Person Support Scheme (CLIPS) & Employment Tribunal Litigant in Person Support Scheme (ELIPS). \nA 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.\nPlease submit any questions to: admin@chba.org.uk \nPanellists include: \n\nJudge Barry Clarke\, President of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales) \nDavid E Grant\, Outer Temple Chambers\nHHJ Johns QC\nDiana Kirsch\, Director of pro bono at the University of Hertfordshire\nDaniela Mahapatra\, Deputy Director of Legal & Risk Services\, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership\nNaomi Owen\, Barrister\nChristine Wheeler\, Pro Bono Administrator\, ELIPS\nJennifer McGrandle\, Chair of the Employment Lawyers’ Association Pro Bono Committee \nChair: Andrew de Mestre QC\, Chair of the Chancery Bar Association Pro Bono Committee\n\nZoom webinar registration link below.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/virtual-volunteering-in-a-pandemic-clips-elips
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201102T115634Z
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SUMMARY:Street Law Quiz - University of Leicester Pro Bono
DESCRIPTION:During Pro Bono Week\, the Street Law team (Pro Bono project) are holding their annual quiz! \nTeams of 5 / 6
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/street-law-quiz-university-of-leicester-pro-bono
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20200924T183706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T103029Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Pro Bono in Bristol
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us on 5 November (5pm – 6pm) to understand how our members are working together to increase engagement in pro bono projects in the South-West and to learn about how lawyers can really make a difference in their communities. \nThe session will include contributions from: \n\nBPP\nBristol Law Centre\nOsborne Clarke\nSimmons & Simmons\nTrustLaw\nUniversity of Law\nUniversity of the West of England\n\nA Zoom link will be circulated to those who have registered a couple of days prior to the event. \nThanks in advance to Bristol Law Society who will be hosting the event.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/celebrating-pro-bono-in-bristol
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T123000
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SUMMARY:Law in Society Virtual Session - Edinburgh Law School Pro Bono and Clinical Legal Education Department
DESCRIPTION: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\, we really want to shine a light on the pro bono work occurring throughout Scotland. \nThe intention for our ‘Law in Society’ session is to highlight and celebrate the excellent pro bono work of charities and other organisations we partner with throughout Scotland and around the globe. Charities and others will be showcasing their work by making short presentations during the afternoon. \nWe want to provide an opportunity for students and other members of the legal profession to virtually speak to representatives from these charities and organisations after their presentations and during the Q&A to find out how they contribute invaluably to our society through their pro bono work. It is the perfect time to enquire about any volunteering opportunities available. \nPlease register your interest here on Eventbrite and we will contact you with the session joining details in due course.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/university-of-edinburgh-pro-bono-virtual-fair
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201102T111455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T125529Z
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SUMMARY:The role of pro bono in environmental protection - Environmental Law Foundation
DESCRIPTION:An interactive webinar with 4 public interest barristers and one solicitor. \nInterviewer Emma Louise Fenelon of 1 Crown Office Row will interview: \n\nNed Westaway (Francis Taylor Buildings)\n Nina Pindham (No5 Chambers)\nJames Corbet Burcher (No5 Chambers) and\nEmma Montlake (ELF)\n\nThey are all former ELF interns who will speak about how they started their careers in environmental law through their work on pro-bono public interest and environmental cases. Speakers will illustrate by example the specific skills that can be developed and improved by getting involved in pro bono work. \nThe event is exclusive for students at ELF partner universities.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/the-role-of-pro-bono-in-environmental-protection-environmental-law-foundation
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201009T144414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T104338Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Clinic 101: Employment Law with Simmons & Simmons - In House Pro Bono Group
DESCRIPTION: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 to the Covid 19 pandemic. \nPeter is a Managing Associate in Simmons & Simmons’ Employment team and has been a regular advisor at Battersea Legal Advice Centre since 2012. Read more about his experiences here. \nThe session will take place on Thursday 5 November from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. It will cover will cover employment law basics and some practical tips on how to advise on typical employment scenarios. \nDial in details will be circulated before the session. \nWe very much hope you can make what promises to be an interesting and practical session. Please forward to in house colleagues who may be interested in volunteering at legal clinics in the future\, this is an open event. The training sessions are not just open to in-house lawyers – we very much welcome and encourage private practice lawyers interested in doing pro bono to attend.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/in-house-pro-bono-legal-clinic-101-employment-law-with-simmons-simmons
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20200916T111638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T102419Z
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SUMMARY:The Big Hack - The Chancery Lane Project
DESCRIPTION: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… \n  \nThe [Chancery Lane] Project is the code name for the focused and collaborative effort of lawyers from around the world to develop new contracts and model laws to help fight climate change.  \nOur vision is a world where every contract and law enable solutions to climate change. \nA world in which legal frameworks enable and encourage businesses and communities to have a positive impact on the environment. \nOur purpose is to help create practical legal solutions to reverse climate change using collaborative problem solving. Rewiring contracts and laws to create new market norms for lawyers and lawmakers to use.  \nWe are part of a global effort of legal professionals\, empowering business and communities to transition to net zero emissions.  We believe every lawyer can make a difference. \nThe project is aligned with and supports the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals relating to climate action and the UK’s emissions reduction target\, enshrined in law\, to reach net zero by 2050. \nWe do not profess to have all the answers to the climate crisis\, and we are not trying to own the solutions. \nFrom the very beginning\, the project has not been about individual lawyers or firms\, but rather the collective effort of the entire legal profession to make a positive impact. \nOur voice is separate and independent from any one firm\, chambers or professional membership.  This allows a new conversation to happen and a freedom to innovate \nWe are\, with the best of intentions\, using our legal skills to accelerate solutions to climate change in a politically and professionally neutral manner.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/the-big-hack
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201029T113124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T113124Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Employment Law - Government Legal Department
DESCRIPTION:Government Legal Department members only. \nLawyers 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.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/introduction-to-employment-law-government-legal-department
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201006T120252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T120252Z
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SUMMARY:Advocate Clerks' Pro Bono Hour - with the IBC and ABC Chambers Solutions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome and meet with other clerks and practice managers and the Advocate Casework Team to talk about the successes and challenges of pro bono at the current time. This is an opportunity to get to know how other sets are managing the pro bono process and how sets in the know use pro bono as a tool to manage practice development and secure new business. \nPlease register so we can send a Zoom link in advance. \n11am start on Zoom. \n11.30am break out rooms and discussion. \nWe look forward to meeting you!
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/advocate-clerks-pro-bono-hour-with-the-ibc-and-abc-chambers-solutions
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201022T161119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T182249Z
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SUMMARY:Tackling Online Sexual Exploitation of Children: Strengthening sentences for UK offenders - IJM
DESCRIPTION: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).  \nIJM’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 in the UK. We are concerned that the sentences imposed on UK offenders are not commensurate with the serious of the harm they have caused to children around the world..   \nThis roundtable will be a chance to discuss the report’s findings and recommendations. In addition to IJM’s team in the Philippines\, we will be joined by: \n\nIain Drennan\, Executive Director\, WePROTECT Global Alliance\nSara Carnegie\, Director\, Legal Projects\, International Bar Association\nDame Sara Thornton\, Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner\n\nContact euan.fraser@ijmuk.org for joining information
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/tackling-online-sexual-exploitation-of-children-strengthening-sentences-for-uk-offenders-ijm-2
LOCATION:Online event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20201013T164009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T164009Z
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Charter Forum - The Law Society of England and Wales
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLaw 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 information\, please contact Valerie Robertson on Valerie.Robertson@lawsociety.org.uk
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-charter-forum-the-law-society-of-england-and-wales
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201106
DTSTAMP:20260423T213851
CREATED:20200928T110312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T143233Z
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SUMMARY:#GoTheExtraMile for Justice day
DESCRIPTION:Take part in the Access to Justice Foundation’s #GotheExtraMile for Justice day on Thursday 5th November in celebration of Pro Bono Week 2020!  \nChallenge yourself to Go the Extra Mile for Justice with the Access to Justice Foundation and help support free legal advice services across the UK this Pro Bono Week. \nWe’ve chosen Thursday 5th November as Go the Extra Mile for Justice day! A special day for the legal community to join together to raise money and awareness for the access to justice sector and the role Pro Bono work plays in helping vulnerable people in the UK get access to free legal help. \nShow your support and get involved by signing up to your own #GotheExtraMile fundraising challenge and completing it on Thursday 5th November. \nYou could Go the Extra Mile for Justice by: \n\nWalking 5K\nRunning 10 miles\nSwimming 25 laps\nRowing 2 miles\nRollerblading around the garden\nGoing up and down the stairs 100 times\n\nOr whatever method you like – it’s up to you! \nHow to get involved: \n\nChoose your activity\nChoose your distance\nSign up via the website: https://bit.ly/2Odcp2Y\nFundraise* or donate https://bit.ly/3hroqPq\nCarry out your challenge on Thursday 5th November\n\n*Once you sign up\, we will set you up with your own Virgin Money Giving page to make fundraising as easy as possible! \nKeep going that extra mile!  \nWe’re fundraising for Go the Extra Mile for Justice for the rest of the year\, so if you can’t take part in the #GotheExtraMile for Justice day on Thursday 5th November\, you can spread your challenge over the next few weeks\, or even months! \nGo the Extra Mile for Justice is sponsored by the Law Society of England and Wales and CJCH Solicitors. For more information on the event\, or to discuss your challenge\, contact Laura Cassidy events@atjf.org.uk
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/go-the-extra-mile-for-justice-day
LOCATION:Nationwide
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