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North East Pro Bono Summit – North East Pro Bono Committee

North East Pro Bono Summit

Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025

Location: Norton Rose Fulbright, Quayside House, 110 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DX

The North East Committee was set up to share and discuss information about pro bono in the area, to encourage more pro bono volunteering, to facilitate collaboration, to provide strategic direction in the North East and to provide information to sign-posters about free leal help in the area. It is co-ordinated by Co-Chairs Nazmin Akthar and Rosie Hanlon

The committee plan to host the North East Pro Bono Summit in celebration of Pro Bono Week and will be kindly hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright.

Arrival from 5.30pm

Panel discussion from 6pm

Networking over light refreshments from 7pm

If you are interested in attending, please contact Nazmin.Akthar@wbd-uk.com and H.Alper.Tuzun@nortonrosefulbright.com

 

Legal Structuring in the UK – TrustLaw

Join us online for a Legal Structuring Webinar to mark UK Pro Bono Week!

In celebration of UK Pro Bono Week, we’re partnering with a leading global law firm to help nonprofit organisations and early-stage social enterprises understand the UK legal landscape and choose the right structure.

The webinar aims to provide nonprofits and social enterprises with a high-level overview of key UK legal structures, then dive deeper into three main options- CICs, limited companies, and CIOs—including the main issues, principles, and pros and cons of each. After each option, lawyers will answer pre-submitted questions in a live Q&A.

Who should attend

Charities, community organisations, and early‑stage social enterprises exploring UK legal structures or considering a change

This free webinar is a practical resource to support your next steps in structuring and governance. Unfortunately, the webinar will not be recorded.

For more information and to RSVP please click here.

Online event only.

Voices for Advocate – Employment Law Association

As part of the Pro Bono Week 2025 celebrations, the ELA Pro Bono Committee is delighted to invite you to an evening with Advocate hosted by Littler on 6 November 2025.  Please join us for a panel session, Q&A and networking event where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the important work that Advocate do, as well as hear from current volunteers about their experiences working with Advocate.

Our panel will be chaired by Caspar Glyn KC (ELA Chair and Cloisters) and include Rebecca Wilkie (Chief Executive, Advocate), Laura Robinson (of 42BR and volunteer for Advocate) and Lucas Nacif (of 42BR and volunteer for Advocate, as well as a member of the ELA Pro Bono Committee). If you have any questions about getting involved in pro bono work, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded legal professionals interested in making an impact. The panel session and Q&A will be followed by refreshments.

Time: Registration from 5.30pm, the panel session will commence at 6pm, followed by drinks and networking from 7pm

Location: Littler, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN

Places: 16 for discussion, additional places for post event networking

Please book your places today and join us for an evening of insightful discussions and valuable connections! 

You can find more information about Advocate from their website, weareadvocate.org.uk

Registration link: Voices for Advocate | Employment Lawyers Association (UK)

 

AL-HQ Law and More – Community Legal Surgery

AL-HQ Law and More are a social enterprise law firm. We host a Free Community Legal Surgery covering many areas of law, send an email to find out if your enquiry can be supported. A social enterprise legal practice and registered law clinic for your local needs.

As part of celebrating Pro Bono Week keeping within the theme Pro Bono in Action, our next free legal clinic will take place on Friday 7th November in the business lounge of our office between 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Visit our Community Legal Surgery by reserving a free legal advice session or drop by on the day for coffee, cake & law with free resources available to all. Book early by emailing info@alhqlaw.com (legal advice sessions can be reserved) taking place in Southampton.

Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion – In House Pro Bono Group

Join us for a screening of Prima Facie followed by a panel discussion to hear about volunteers’ experiences with the Schools Consent Project.

The 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.

18:15 – 18:30

Introduction to the Schools Consent Project

18:30 – 20:00

Screening of Prima Facie

20:00 – 20:30

Panel discussion

20:30 – 21:00

Networking and drinks

In person only event.

Registration link: Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion Tickets, Tue 4 Nov 2025 at 17:45 | Eventbrite

Yorkshire Pro Bono Committee meeting & Pro Bono Week networking event

Connect across Yorkshire’s legal & advice sectors at our Pro Bono Speed Networking event, followed by the YPBC meeting.

Join the Yorkshire Pro Bono Committee (YPBC) for our Annual In-Person Meeting and Pro Bono Showcase!

As part of Pro Bono Week, we’re bringing together lawyers, advice agencies, and charities from across Yorkshire to celebrate and strengthen pro bono work in the region.

Whether you’re new to pro bono or looking to expand existing partnerships, this open meeting is a great opportunity to connect with others in the legal and advice sectors, hear about the work of the YPBC, and explore ways to get involved.

The evening will begin with short presentations from a range of pro bono advice organisations – highlighting their work, the communities they support, and how legal professionals can make a meaningful impact.

Following the showcase, the YPBC will hold its regular open meeting, including updates on current initiatives and a forward-looking discussion on the future of pro bono in Yorkshire in 2026.

Event Details:

  • Date & Time: 4:30-6pm
  • Location: Walker Morris LLP, 33 Wellington St, Leeds LS1 4DL
  • Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and soft drinks provided
  • Networking: Open networking from 6–7pm

We especially welcome lawyers and charities who are new to pro bono to join us and discover how they can contribute to access to justice in their communities.

Any questions about the event can be directed to yorkshire@probonocommittee.uk

We’d love for you to join us for what promises to be a lively and inspiring event. Spaces are limited, so please register your place via eventbrite.

Major Incidents Response Plan Pro Bono Event (Private Session) – The Law Society in partnership with Law Works

Major Incidents Response Plan Pro Bono Event (Private Session) – The Law Society in partnership with Law Works

In celebration of Pro Bono Week, LawWorks – in partnership with The Law Society – will be holding a private roundtable discussion to discuss our Major Incidents Response Plan on Wednesday 5 November.

The Major Incidents Response Plan is a centralised online platform to help coordinate pro bono advice from the legal profession in the event of a major incident.

If your law firm is interested in joining the discussion, please contact Rebecca Wilkinson on rebecca.wilkinson@lawworks.org.uk

Date: Wednesday 5th November

Time: Lunchtime event: timings TBC

Venue: TBC

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