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This session is only open to members of the University of Leicester Pro Bono Society You 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 […]
This session is only open to members of the University of Leicester Pro Bono Society In the 1980s, John was Legal Director of the Commission for Racial Equality (a predecessor body to the Equality and Human Rights Commission) and afterwards as a barrister, he fought racial discrimination cases all over the country for years. He […]
The event is free to attend and all are welcome - we would particularly encourage those from outside the University to join us! We want to hear from you! Come and join us to discuss the Windrush Scandal, its effects, and how we can proactively work within our communities to fight for justice. Special guest […]
This session is for members of the University of Exeter Law Society only Fundraising workshop hosted by Unseen, a British charity working to tackle modern slavery. This will take place at the XFI Henderson Lecture Theatre and on Zoom.
This event, hosted by the universities of King’s College London, Strathclyde and York in association with the Clinical Legal Education Organisation, draws its inspiration from the “adaptation” theme of COP26. A panel of students and other expert contributors will translate this theme into the student law clinic context, with a view to framing activities for […]
This session is only open to ICCA students. Marianne Alton from Lincoln House Chambers will be joining us to discuss her pro bono experience and how to get involved. Marianne is a trustee of a legal charity Evolve – FILA that provides pro bono assistance in Uganda to improve access to justice, build capacity within […]
BPP Pro Bono Centre presents an exciting panel event "Pro Bono from the past, present and future". Speakers include BPP Alumni and Pro Bono Centre staff: David Hansford, Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys Stephen Cutter, Solicitor at Release Hannah Lennox, Solicitor at Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre Frances Hall, Trainee Solicitor at BPP Pro Bono […]
The Free Representation Unit, City University Law School and Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre, Nottingham Trent University invite you to hear more about FRU's work and how it connects pro bono legal work with clinical legal education. FRU was created by law students almost 50 years ago. The aim was to improve the practical legal […]
Pro Bono Week takes place this year from the 7th – 11th of November. There will be events happening throughout this week, but to finish of the week the FLAC Committee will be hosting a Law Fair on Tuesday 8th November in the Moot Court room, Old College. The Fair will be an opportunity to recognise, […]
Join us to learn more about the firm's Pro Bono work and hear from their representatives. There will be an opportunity to network with trainees/associates at the firm + a Q&A after the presentation. Lunch and refreshments will also be provided. This event is only open to members of the University of Manchester Pro Bono Society.
In November 2023, the first Social Justice Law Fair was held at the University of Westminster. The event featured 31 exhibitors, including chambers, law firms, charities, NGOs, and campaign groups committed to social justice, and attracted over 100 attendees. The fair was a resounding success, with students and graduates travelling from across the country to […]
To mark Pro Bono Week, the University of Southampton Global Legal Clinic is pleased to host an online panel discussion celebrating the positive impact of pro bono work on individuals and communities. This event will be of particular interest to members of the legal profession, third-sector organisations, and university law clinics who wish to hear […]