If you are organising an event whether online or in person, please visit the event planning page or let Mary Dobson Smith know at mary@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.

Bringing Pro Bono Together – Faculty of Advocates, the Law Society of Scotland and JustRight Scotland

Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow

Bringing Pro Bono Together: The launch of the Scottish Pro Bono Guide Hosted jointly by the Faculty of Advocates, the Law Society of Scotland and JustRight Scotland. 5pm for 5.30pm start - Tea, Coffee and Biscuits on arrival and during networking. Speakers  Neil Mackenzie KC, Faculty of Advocates on the launch of Scottish Guide to […]

North East Pro Bono Summit – North East Pro Bono Committee

Ward Hadaway Sandgate House, 102 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne

Organised by the North East Pro Bono Committee, and jointly chaired by Honorary Presidents HHJ Jeremy Freedman and HHJ Mark Gargan. The aim of our event is to discuss the need for pro bono help to change lives, celebrate the pro bono efforts taking place within the North East and discuss ways impact of pro […]

Law Lecture: Life of a Lady Law Lord – University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich Law Society

The Enterprise Centre University of East Anglia Research Park, University Dr, Norwich

“THE LIFE OF A LADY LAW LORD” TALK BY LADY BRENDA HALE, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME COURT THURSDAY 9 NOVEMBER 5.30-8PM ENTERPRISE CENTRE LECTURE THEATRE We are delighted that Lady Brenda Hale, the former Head of the Supreme Court and the first woman to hold this post, will be speaking to UEA Law students […]

Free Legal Advice Day (Belfast) – Ulster University Law Clinic

Castle Court Shopping Centre Royal Ave, Belfast

Hosted by Ulster University Law Clinic in collaboration with:   -          A&L Goodbody Solicitors -          Housing Rights -          The Labour Relations Agency   Castle Court Shopping Centre, Belfast Come along for free legal advice in matters relating to social security law, employment law and housing law.

Rule of Law panel with Lady Hale & Baroness Helena Kennedy – Pro Bono Week Committee

Hybrid: in person and streamed online

Register at https://ruleoflaw2023.eventbrite.co.uk Commencing in 2020 and helmed by Lady Hale and Baroness Kennedy, the Pro Bono Week Rule of Law series has been exploring what we mean by rule of law, the public perception of legal rights and lawyers, and the future of the rule of law in the UK. We are very grateful […]

Pro Bono Pathways – Unit Chambers, Manchester

Manchester Law School

Unit Chambers proudly presents Pro Bono Pathways, a ground-breaking opportunity for local legal talent ready to supercharge their pro bono journey and explore the world of family law. Picture this: a deep dive into a real pro bono case led by our top-notch barristers, wisdom shared by our sponsor, Advocate, and priceless insights from our very […]

Pro Bono Week 2023 Coffee Morning – SYLA x Pro Bono Skills

CMS Edinburgh Saltire Court, 20 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

The SYLA is delighted to be partnering with Pro Bono Skills to present our Pro Bono Week 2023 event. This year, we would be delighted if you would join us at CMS Edinburgh on Tuesday 21 November for a coffee morning and panel discussion focusing on the theme "Changing Lives Through Pro Bono". Our panellists […]

Roundtable to establish a Hampshire Pro Bono Committee

University of Southampton

A Roundtable Discussion on bringing together Pro Bono activities and promoting access to justice through setting up a Hampshire Pro Bono Committee Arranged with the support and attendance of HHJ Glen (Designated Civil Judge) and HHJ Levey (Designated Family Judge) Arranged with the support of the Access to Justice Foundation, Advocate, Citizen Advice (Southampton), Hampshire […]

APPG on Access to Justice: Pro Bono Week Event

Parliament Committee Room 5, Palace of Westminster, London

The APPG on Access to Justice is holding its annual Pro Bono Week event on Monday 27 November at Parliament. The meeting will be chaired by James Daly MP, co-chair of the APPG. We are expecting the following speakers: Michael Tomlinson KC MP, Solicitor General and Chair of the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee Rebecca […]