Sheffield & District Law Society – Pro Bono Committee Launch

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new Pro Bono Committee within the Sheffield & District Law Society during Pro Bono Week 2024! This committee is dedicated to promoting and expanding pro bono work throughout Sheffield and the surrounding areas, bringing together legal professionals, law schools, and charities to enhance community access to essential legal services.

First Committee Meeting

Our inaugural meeting will take place on Thursday, 7 November 2024, at 1:00 p.m. via MS Teams. If you’re interested in joining and contributing to this initiative, please contact Elizabeth French at Elizabeth@sheffieldlawsociety.co.uk

The Sheffield & District Law Society Pro Bono Committee is also pleased to be collaborating with the Yorkshire Pro Bono Committee, which serves the wider Yorkshire region, to maximise regional impact. This partnership will allow us to work together on initiatives, share resources and strengthen the network of pro bono support throughout Yorkshire, expanding the reach and accessibility of free legal services.

Join us in making Pro Bono Week 2024 a testament to Sheffield’s commitment to access to justice!

Public Interest Litigation in Northern Ireland – online launch

Public Interest Litigation in Northern Ireland – online launch

Date: Tuesday 12 November 2024

Time: tbc

Strategic public interest litigation in Northern Ireland has developed in a unique political, legal, economic and social context.

Public Interest Litigation in Northern Ireland is a brand-new research report commissioned by Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS), thanks to support provided by the Community Foundation of Northern Ireland (CFNI). Carried out by Lawmanity, the research maps the public interest litigation landscape in Northern Ireland as it currently stands.

Join PILS and Lawmanity for an online discussion, delving into the report’s key recommendations on how best to widen access to justice and achieve positive change through public interest litigation.

Nodi Guide for Wales: A Practical Approach to Additional Learning Needs Law – Civitas Law

Join us for the highly anticipated launch of the first comprehensive guide to Additional Learning Needs (ALN) law in Wales. This essential resource, supported by Send Kids, offers in-depth guidance on the new ALN framework, following in the footsteps of the renowned Noddy Guide, which has been a vital tool for practitioners and parents for over 20 years.

This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from professionals shaping ALN law in Wales, including words of wisdom from Judge Jane McConnell (President of ETW) and David Wolfe KC panel discussion with leading experts from across the ALN sector in Wales, including:

Cath Keegan-Smith – Cardiff Education and Inclusion
Chris McFarland – Sinclair’s Law
Dr. Rhian Croke – Policy Advocacy & Strategic Litigation Lead, Children’s Legal Centre Wales
SNAP Cymru

Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of ALN law and engage with key voices in the sector.

In person event only.

To register for this event, visit A Practical Approach to Additional Learning Needs Law Tickets, Tue 5 Nov 2024 at 17:30 | Eventbrite.