Tag Archives: Networking

Citizens’ Barray event at FTB

Join us at Francis Taylor Building in the Temple on Friday 7 November 2025 at 6:30pm, for an informal introduction over drinks to the Sierra Leonean organisation Citizens’ Barray.  Eleanor Thompson, lawyer at Citizens’ Barray, will be present and is keen to introduce those with an interest in the legal system in Sierra Leone to her new organisation.

Citizens’ Barray is a platform for informing, organizing, and innovating, so young Sierra Leonean citizens can lead their communities in community action to challenge the harms they face and shape equitable, just systems in Sierra Leone. Citizens’ Barray believes that lasting and transformative justice solutions are possible when citizens are informed and engaged, i.e. when democracy works.

Invitation Only.

Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Committee – online drop-in call – 11am, 6th November

If you’d like to find out more about how you can get involved in pro bono (whether you are an individual, a lawyer in a law firm or chambers, a student, a business or a charity), please join some of our committee members, between 11am and 12pm on Thursday 6th November, who will be pleased to chat with you about pro bono in the Birmingham area and ways in which you can get involved.

To register, please click on the following link: Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Committee – online drop-in call – 11am, 6th November

Pro Bono Week Webinar – Empowering Communities through Access to Justice – Relativity

This transformative conversation will explore how cutting-edge AI and legal technology are opening doors to justice for underserved communities. Hear success stories from the UK and Australia, get inspired by practical examples of technology making a real impact, and discover how you and your organisation can champion meaningful change in the legal landscape.

 

Whether you’re already involved in pro bono work or curious about new ways to make a difference, this session will showcase how Relativity and the Justice for Change program can support your efforts, empower your teams, and advance access to justice. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and help drive justice for all.

 

Date: Thursday Nov 6th, 2025

Time: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

Location: Virtual Webinar

 

Click here to register now!

 

If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to international-events@relativity.com

London EC4N 6EU

Reshaping Legal Services in the South East of England – Legal Services Board with the University of Southampton

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the Legal Services Board’s ‘Reshaping Legal Services in the South East of England’ event on 3 December from 4pm to 5.30pm.

Hosted by the University of Southampton, it will serve as an opportunity for colleagues across the legal services sector in the South East to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the profession in the region.

The Legal Services Board is the oversight regulator for legal services in England and Wales. We oversee the performance of the sector’s regulators, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Bar Standards Board, and CILEx Regulation. We regulate them in the public interest to promote an independent, strong, competitive, diverse, and effective legal profession.

 

Our Reshaping Legal Services strategy sets out our ambition to make sure regulation supports access to legal services for everyone who needs them, especially those individuals and businesses whose needs are too often unmet.  We are interested in exploring areas where regulation can have the greatest impact in addressing the challenges facing the sector. We would be particularly interested in your views and experiences in relation to:

 

  • access to justice
  • consumer protection
  • diversity and inclusion
  • education, training and ongoing competence
  • professional ethics and the rule of law
  • Technology and innovation

 

We hope you’ll be able to join us for a wide-ranging discussion at this event with legal professionals, academics, advice agencies, and consumer groups from across the South East of England. Feel free to extend the invitation to colleagues and others who might be interested in attending.

 

If there are issues you would like to discuss or hear more about at the event, feel free to let us know in advance.

 

This in-person event is taking place at the University of Southampton.

 

If you can attend, please RSVP to events@legalservicesboard.org.uk.

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

 

 

 

Bath Law Clinic Meet and Greet – invitation only

Welcome meeting and introduction to volunteers/lawyers working at the clinic for the next twelve months.

Speakers 

Steven Greenwood – Stone King LLP

Simon Lawson CAB BANES

Steven Goulton Bath Spa University Business School

In person – invitation only

Leicester University Pro Bono Society: Which career is right for you?

Which career is right for you? – Take a quiz with Street Law Event

Pro Bono Project, Street Law will be hosting an interactive session with current law students, helping them discover through a series of questions what legal career they are heading towards, either a solicitor, a barrister, or another non-legal field.

 

Wednesday, 9th November 2022 from 4-5 pm in Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 1, University of Leicester.

Registration: Contact sj405@leicester.le.ac.uk 

University of Leicester Pro Bono Society: Annual Meet and Greet

This event is a brilliant opportunity for students to network with Legal professionals, to gain an insight into the profession.

 

The University of Leicester’s Pro Bono Society runs 14 projects which each have a profound impact on the wider community. As part of our initiatives to improve the employability of our student members, the society hosts the meet and greet event yearly. This event is a productive networking opportunity for students to network with professionals, Legal professionals and Law graduates who have pursued an alternative career. The event is mainly driven by the fact that students have a lot to learn from the wealth of experience of Legal professionals.

 

The event will be held on the 16th of November from 5-8:30pm at Fielding Johnson Building, University of Leicester. 

To RSVP contact: sj405@student.le.ac.uk 

Faculty of Advocates’ Free Legal Services Unit (FLSU) – “Ready to Step Forward”

Join us in person for discussions and drinks reception as part of Pro Bono Week 2022.

Keeper of the Library of Faculty, Neil Mackenzie K.C, will give a short address. Thereafter the evening will provide an opportunity for representatives of agencies accredited by the Free Legal Services Unit of the Faculty of Advocates to meet our team in person, as well as representatives of other accredited agencies, along with other guests who do such valuable pro bono work.  Drinks and canapes will be provided at what will be an informative and enjoyable evening.

To RSVP to this event please register here