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SUMMARY:Pro Bono in the Age of AI: A Launchpad for Next Gen Lawyers - Baker McKenzie and Fieldfisher
DESCRIPTION:Join the pro bono\, clinical legal education and legal studies communities to discuss AI\, pro bono\, and the future legal professional. Queen Mary University London’s Centre for Commercial Law Studies is hosting a panel discussion followed by an interactive in-person workshop exploring the ways in which student pro bono work can\, does and should harness the power of AI to prepare students for life in modern-day practice.  \nThe event will examine how student pro bono initiatives can – and should – use AI to better prepare aspiring lawyers for modern legal practice. Co-sponsored by Baker McKenzie and Fieldfisher\, the session will begin with insights from leading experts in a hybrid panel discussion\, followed by an in-person World Café-style hackathon designed to crowdsource practical solutions to common AI challenges in student-led pro bono work. \nSpeakers: \n\nDr Francine Ryan: Senior Lecturer in Law and Director of the Open Justice Centre\nJimin Park: Final year LLB Law student at QMUL\nPaul McMonagle: Enterprise Architect at Taylor Wessing\nCatriona Filmer: Senior Pro Bono Associate at Fieldfisher and member of the UK Collaborative Plan’s AI Committee\nAndy Unger: Associate Professor in Law & Tech at London South Bank University\n\n  \nTime and Date: \n\nDate: Tuesday 4 November\nHybrid Panel Discussion: 10am to 10:40am\nIn-person Workshop: 10:45am to 11:30am\n\n  \nThis event is invite only.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-in-the-age-of-ai-a-launchpad-for-next-gen-lawyers
CATEGORIES:Networking,Pro Bono in Action
ORGANIZER;CN="Fieldfisher":MAILTO:https://www.fieldfisher.com/en
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SUMMARY:UK Pro Bono Week 2025: an introduction to public interest litigation and PILS’ Pro Bono Register - PILS Project
DESCRIPTION:UK Pro Bono Week 2025: an introduction to public interest litigation and PILS’ Pro Bono Register. \n\nTuesday 04 November 2025\,13.00-14.00\nThe Inn of Court\, Royal Courts of Justice\, Chichester St\, Belfast BT1 3JF (in-person only)\n1 CPD point; sandwich lunch served from 12.30\n\nPublic Interest Litigation Support (PILS) is dedicated to helping community/voluntary organisations and legal professionals to build public interest litigation in Northern Ireland. PILS supports cases that create positive impact not only for one person\, but for communities across the region. \nKey to this support is PILS’ Pro Bono Register\, which currently includes over 120 barristers\, solicitors and academics who have agreed to provide pro bono legal services to PILS’ members. Our members range from community interest groups to law centres to well-known charities. \nThis in-person\, CPD-accredited seminar is open to all practising barristers and solicitors in Northern Ireland\, whether or not you have already joined PILS’ Pro Bono Register. PILS will provide an introduction to public interest litigation and offer guidance on how to identify cases which have the potential to change the law for the benefit of the wider public and/or specific communities. \nTo mark UK Pro Bono Week 2025\, PILS is delighted to be co-hosting this event with the Young Bar Association. \nRegistration link: https://forms.office.com/e/7rWMcUYAwF \n 
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/uk-pro-bono-week-2025-an-introduction-to-public-interest-litigation-and-pils-pro-bono-register-pils-project
LOCATION:The Inn of Court\, THE BAR of NORTHERN IRELAND\, 91 CHICHESTER STREET\, BELFAST\,\, BT1 3JQ
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono in Action,Pro bono: Stories of impact – hear from the frontline about how pro bono lawyers transform lives and support charities to make a difference in our communities and abroad
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Week 2025; Pro Bono Matters Lunch Event - Arnold & Porter (internal event)
DESCRIPTION:Arnold & Porter are proud to take part in and celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025. \n  \nAs part of celebrations\, we will be showcasing pro bono matters during staff lunch. \n  \nInternal event only.
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-week-2025-pro-bono-matters-lunch-event-arnold-porter-internal-event
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono in Action
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SUMMARY:The Advice Gap - the APPG on Access to Justice
DESCRIPTION:The APPG on Access to Justice is delighted to be hosting an expert panel on the many legal advice deserts and gaps in the UK for Pro Bono Week 2025. \nPro Bono Week will take place 3 to 7 November\, and offers an opportunity to recognise and support the voluntary contribution made by the legal profession across the UK in giving free legal help those in need. We will be joined by: \n  \nWe will be hosting an in person panel event featuring the following speakers: \n\nJayne Kirkham MP – MP for Truro and Falmouth\nCatriona Filmer – Pro Bono Associate\, Fieldfisher\nJanani Paramsothy – Associate Director at Newbridge\nRebecca Wilkinson – CEO\, LawWorks\n\nIn person only event. \nTo register your interest contact APPGA2J@lapg.co.uk
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/the-advice-gap-legal-aid-practitioners-group-appg
LOCATION:House of Lords\, Committee Room 4\, Houses Of Parliament Parliament Sq\,\, London\, SW1A 0PW
CATEGORIES:everyday stories of the impact of lawyers and law students who give their time to protect the rights of those most disadvantaged in society.,Pro Bono in Action
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SUMMARY:Pro Bono Week 2025 - Sheffield & District Law Society’s Pro Bono Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Sheffield & District Law Society’s Pro Bono Committee are celebrating Pro Bono Week on Tuesday 4th November at 5:30pm – 6:30pm.  \nThis is an incredible opportunity to help spark engagement with pro bono work across South Yorkshire\, and showcase the dedication and commitment of giving back to our communities. We would welcome people to share this event to those they feel would benefit from the event\, listening to those who do pro bono work\, and how to get involved.  \nWe are looking forward to hearing a number of ‘Stories of Impact’ from legal professionals. A full ‘line-up’ of speakers will follow in due course but will include speakers from the judiciary\, Advocate\, solicitors and further education providers conducting pro bono work.   \nWe are also inviting those attending to think about how they can use their legal skills to contribute to their community and make a ‘Pro Bono Pledge’ for the upcoming year.  \nIf you would like to attend\, please email caitlin.diamond@irwinmitchell.com  
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/pro-bono-week-2025-sheffield-district-law-societys-pro-bono-committee
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Pro Bono in Action,Pro bono: Stories of impact – hear from the frontline about how pro bono lawyers transform lives and support charities to make a difference in our communities and abroad
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SUMMARY:Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion - In House Pro Bono Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Prima Facie followed by a panel discussion to hear about volunteers’ experiences with the Schools Consent Project. \nThe In House Pro Bono Group and the Schools Consent Project invite you to a Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion event! Join us for an insightful evening at Covington & Burling LLP where we will be screening the thought-provoking play ‘Prima Facie’ followed by an engaging panel discussion. This in-person event promises to be a great Pro Bono Week opportunity to learn about the Schools Consent Project\, hear about volunteer experiences and mix with in-house colleagues. \n\n\n18:15 – 18:30 \nIntroduction to the Schools Consent Project \n\n\n\n\n18:30 – 20:00 \nScreening of Prima Facie \n\n\n\n\n20:00 – 20:30 \nPanel discussion \n\n\n\n\n20:30 – 21:00 \nNetworking and drinks \nIn person only event. \nRegistration link: Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion Tickets\, Tue 4 Nov 2025 at 17:45 | Eventbrite
URL:https://probonoweek.org.uk/event/screening-of-prima-facie-and-panel-discussion-in-house-pro-bono-group
LOCATION:Covington & Burling LLP\, 22 Bishopsgate\, London\, EC2N 4BQ
CATEGORIES:Networking,Pro Bono in Action,Pro bono: Stories of impact – hear from the frontline about how pro bono lawyers transform lives and support charities to make a difference in our communities and abroad
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