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The Advice Gap – the APPG on Access to Justice

The APPG on Access to Justice is delighted to be hosting an expert panel on the many legal advice deserts and gaps in the UK for Pro Bono Week 2025.

Pro Bono Week will take place 3 to 7 November, and offers an opportunity to recognise and support the voluntary contribution made by the legal profession across the UK in giving free legal help those in need. We will be joined by:

 

We will be hosting an in person panel event featuring the following speakers:

  • Jayne Kirkham MP – MP for Truro and Falmouth
  • Catriona Filmer – Pro Bono Associate, Fieldfisher
  • Janani Paramsothy – Associate Director at Newbridge
  • Rebecca Wilkinson – CEO, LawWorks

In person only event.

To register your interest contact APPGA2J@lapg.co.uk

“Young Lawyers: The Impact of Pro Bono”: hosted in partnership with Advocate, JLSLA, LYLG, MTYBA, Pro Bono Connect, and the YBC

UPDATE: NOW SOLD OUT! PLEASE JOIN THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH EVENT INSTEAD.

Join Advocate, the Junior London Solicitors Litigation Association (JLSLA), London Young Lawyers Group (LYLG), Middle Temple Young Barristers’ Association (MTYBA), Pro Bono Connect and the Young Barristers’ Committee (YBC) at this exciting Pro Bono Week event for young barristers and solicitors.

“Young Lawyers: The Impact of Pro Bono”, taking place on Tuesday 4th of November, from 6-8.30pm, at Macfarlanes LLP.

The keynote address will be delivered by the Solicitor General, the Rt Hon Ellie Reeves MP. Following this, we will be joined by panellists:

  • Young Barristers:
    • Jasmine Knapman (Barrister at 29 Bedford Row)
    • Anirudh Mandagene (Barrister at Deka Chambers)
    • Colleen Cumbers (Barrister at Crown Office Chambers
  • Young Solicitors/PBC:
    • Bella Henry (Solicitor at Charles Russell Speechlys)
    • Olivia Will (Solicitor at Charles Russell Speechlys)
    • Sam Colman (Solicitor at Norton Rose Fulbright)

This event is open to practising barristers, solicitors, and trainees at the beginning of their legal careers.

Topics covered include:

  • Hearing from young lawyers and their experiences of taking on pro bono work
  • The support on offer to you when taking on pro bono work
  • Practical tips on how to effectively fit in pro bono work alongside a busy, paid practice
  • How pro bono work can benefit your career
  • How barristers and solicitors can work together through Pro Bono Connect to deliver pro bono assistance
  • The impact of pro bono work
  • Plenty of time for networking!

Timings:

Doors open: 5:45pm

6:00pm: Start

6:15-6:20pm Welcome and introductions

6:20pm-7:05pm: Panel discussion

7:05-7:15pm: Speech from the Solicitor General

7:15pm-8:30pm: Networking

We hope to see you there for what promises to be a fantastic evening, celebrating the outstanding contribution that young lawyers make to access to justice every year!

RSVP here, and don’t miss out!