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Advocate Seminar at Twenty Essex

Advocate is the Bar’s national charity, with over 4500 barristers currently signed up to volunteer to work on pro bono cases.

 

Come and meet two of Advocate’s Caseworkers and find out more about working with Advocate. They will share the impact that undertaking pro bono work has for career development (from second six through to KC) and on the lives of individuals in need of help.

 

Advocate Caseworkers will be sharing more about who Advocate is and how they make it possible for barristers to take on pro bono work.

“Stand Up for Justice – Advocate Comedy Night”

We’re thrilled to announce the first-ever Advocate Comedy Night for Pro Bono Week 2025!Join us for an evening of laughs featuring:

Rob Jones – our fantastic MC for the evening

Joe Bor – multi award-winning comedian
Abigail Rolling – solicitor turned writer and stand-up
Tevin Everett – award-winning comedian
Rich Wilson – writer and comedian

Join us for an evening of laughter, community, and generosity as we raise vital funds to support people in desperate need of pro bono legal help. Drinks will be provided throughout the evening, and we’ll be running a raffle with some incredible prizes, including: a three-course meal for two at Fortnum & Mason, a case of Nyetimber wine, Two tickets to Josh Widdicombe’s tour show, and many more!

All raffle ticket proceeds and donations from the evening go directly towards our work supporting people in urgent need of pro bono legal help.

Tickets are FREE, but spaces are limited – reserve yours now before they’re gone: https://www.tfaforms.com/5196199.”

If you would like to make a donation to Advocate, you can do so by following this link.

Let’s turn laughter into justice. See you there!

 

Breakfast with Advocate: Celebrating Clerks

Clerk’s Breakfast – Calling all clerks and chambers professionals!

Advocate is delighted to be hosting a Clerks’ Breakfast during Pro Bono Week; taking place on Wednesday 5th November, between 8am-10am at the International Dispute Resolution Centre (1 Paternoster Lane, London, EC4M 7BQ).

Drop in at any time for the chance to meet some of the Advocate team, connect with fellow clerks and chambers professionals, share experiences, and hear more about how Advocate supports barristers and chambers in delivering pro bono assistance to those in need.

Come along at any time to share ideas, raise concerns, or simply enjoy the chance to catch up and network in a relaxed setting.

Registration Link: Breakfast with Advocate: Celebrating Clerks 

Pro bono: Getting involved – Panel Event – Southampton Law School Global Law Clinic

To mark Pro Bono Week, the University of Southampton Global Legal Clinic is delighted to host a hybrid event exploring how individuals and organisations can engage in pro bono work, as well as strategies for addressing current and emerging challenges and opportunities in the field.

This panel discussion will be of particular interest to members of the legal profession, third-sector organisations, and university law clinics.

Panel speakers will be Rebecca Howell the Head of Clinic Programme at LawWorks, Paulina Olszewska the Training and Volunteer Recruitment Co-Ordinator for Citizens Advice Southampton and Denise Bentley the Chief Executive of First Love Foundation.

Registration for this event can be found here

This will be a hybrid event:

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The panel talk will take place in Building 4 (Law), room 4005. There will be refreshments after the event as well as a Charity Bake Sale run by our clinic students, raising money for the Great Legal Bake.

 

Abigail Rolling: Sh*t Lawyer for APPEAL – Fundraising Comedy Gig

As you know, challenging a wrongful conviction is intense and demanding work. That’s why a night of comedy is such a welcome change!

 

We are so grateful to four star, Edinburgh Fringe sell out, Abigail Rolling aka Sh*t Lawyer for using laughter to support the work of APPEAL!

 

On 2nd November 2025, for one night only, ‘Sh*t Lawyer’ will put on a special political comedy and storytelling show, with funds raised going towards our charity work in challenging unsafe conviction.

 

With special thanks to Mountford Chambers, Angel Comedy Club and WeGotTickets for supporting this event.

 

Tickets are selling fast and are on sale at: https://bit.ly/ShitLawyerforAPPEAL

 

We’d love to see you there!

 

Best wishes,

The APPEAL Team

Corporates’ Rising Impact through Pro Bono: A Discussion Exploring Challenges and Opportunities for Corporates in the Pro Bono Space – FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting are proud to celebrate and take part in Pro Bono Week, hosting our breakfast event, Corporates’ Rising Influence through Pro Bono: A Discussion Exploring Challenges and Opportunities for Corporates in the Pro Bono Space.

Corporates are looking to leverage their skills and expertise through pro bono and are beginning to make a meaningful impact for organisations. However, they haven’t been able to find a foothold in the space the same way that those in legal professions have. The event will bring together corporates and charities to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by corporates who are looking to increase their impact in the pro bono space.

Please join us for a roundtable discussion where attendees can share insights on the ways corporates can meaningfully scale their impact through pro bono in the coming years.

In person  only event.

Registration Link: https://www.fticonsultingevents.com/event/eb7c51b1-c73f-4df6-9109-65268dd64c1d/summary-without-css-coding?rt=klh__Ueb-0yZuLZxfQMwxQ

 

 

The Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards 2025

We are pleased to notify you of the Second Annual Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards, taking place on Thursday 6th November 2025, from 5 PM to 7pm, at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre (1 Bridge Street West, Manchester, M60 9DJ).

This event will celebrate the exceptional contributions of individuals and organisations to pro bono work across Greater Manchester. It offers an opportunity to recognise and honour those who have demonstrated a deep commitment to access to justice and community service.

We are now welcoming nominations for individuals, teams, and organisations who have made a significant impact through pro bono work. Submissions should be made via Microsoft Forms using the following link: Greater Manchester Pro Bono Award Nomination Form

Please submit one form per nomination. The deadline for submissions is 9:00 AM on Monday 6th October 2025.

The awards ceremony is supported by the Committee and the Judiciary, with presentations made by senior members of both, and other key stakeholders.

Award Categories:

  • Chambers of the Year
  • Chambers Individual of the Year
  • Law Firm of the Year
  • Law Firm Individual of the Year
  • Junior Lawyer of the Year
  • Charity/Frontline Agency of the Year
  • Educational Institution of the Year
  • Student Contribution of the Year
  • In-House Contribution of the Year

 

For the criteria, description and example detail for each award, please click here –  2025 Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards Criteria

This event forms part of a national framework supported by the Attorney General, who has expressed strong support for initiatives that promote collaboration and recognition within the pro bono community. As you will appreciate, many fundamental legal rights would not be upheld without the dedication of those who volunteer their time.

We hope your organisation will join us in celebrating the remarkable work being carried out across Greater Manchester, and we encourage your participation through both nominations and attendance.

An Eventbrite link to confirm attendance will be circulated after the submission closing date.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Warm regards,
The Greater Manchester Pro Bono Committee

 

 

 

Pro Bono Week Panel Event: TLT’s Bristol Office

TLT are hosting a panel discussion followed by a networking session on 7 November from 17:15 to 18:15.

 

While this event is primarily for internal colleagues, we would be delighted to welcome external attendees as well. For those who are interested in joining us, please email me or Zoe Green (at Philippa.Dorey@TLT.com or Zoe.Green@TLT.com) to confirm attendance so we can update our reception accordingly.