If you are organising an event whether online or in person, please let us know via info@probonoweek.org.uk

Check out our event ideas and tips page for suggestions of what to do and to see the full list of all events that took place in previous years.

  • Temple Church Evensong, for Pro Bono Week

    Temple Church Temple, London

    With an address by Michael Napier QC and readings from Tanya Murshed (Bar Pro Bono Award winner & Founder, Evolve Foundation) and Toby Brown (Chair, Pro Bono Week committee) In person, and online.  Livestream YouTube link 

  • Collaborating during a pandemic: the challenges and successes of a joint transition to remote working – BPP University

    Online event

    Panel event hosted by BPP University and chaired by Laura Richards, Pro Bono Manager at BPP University. Panellists include: 1. Chloe O'Brien, pro bono lawyer from Simmons and Simmons 2. Farzana Begum, Inclusion & CSR Executive, Macfarlanes 3. Olivier Peeters, Trainee Solicitor at Skadden and former BPP student 4. Olivia McLaughlin, former BPP student,  5. […]

  • Climate Change and Commercial Law – KCL Pro Bono Society’s Climate Justice Project

    Online event , United Kingdom

    The King's College London Pro Bono Society's Climate Justice Project is excited to invite representatives from Clifford Chance, CMS, Herbert Smith Freehills, and Linklaters to discuss the impact of climate change upon commercial law. This event will look at the impact of climate change upon each firm's commercial work, their pro bono initiatives, and the […]

  • Giving Back to Move Forward – pro bono for junior lawyers

    Online event

    Kindly hosted by Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP via Zoom, our esteemed panellists will be sharing their experience in relation to how pro bono work has shaped their careers, and why pro bono work is important. The panel discussion will be introduced by the UK’s Solicitor General, the Right Honourable Michael Ellis QC MP. We hope […]

  • Advocate’s Bar Pro Bono Awards

    Online event

    Sponsored by LexisNexis, the 2020 Bar Pro Bono Awards are bigger, better and more virtual than ever! Join us as we celebrate the amazing pro bono work that has been undertaken this year at all levels of seniority and across the country. Cheer on your friends and colleagues and maybe even get some inspiration for […]

  • #GoTheExtraMile for Justice day

    Nationwide

    Take part in the Access to Justice Foundation’s #GotheExtraMile for Justice day on Thursday 5th November in celebration of Pro Bono Week 2020! Challenge 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. We’ve chosen Thursday […]

  • Pro Bono Charter Forum – The Law Society of England and Wales

    Online event

    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 […]

  • Advocate Clerks’ Pro Bono Hour – with the IBC and ABC Chambers Solutions

    Online event

    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 […]

  • Introduction to Employment Law – Government Legal Department

    Online event

    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.

  • The Big Hack – The Chancery Lane Project

    Online event

    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 […]

  • Legal Clinic 101: Employment Law with Simmons & Simmons – In House Pro Bono Group

    Online event

    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 […]