Pro Bono Week 2024: The Power of Environmental Law – Faculty of Advocates

This event will showcase Pro Bono in environmental law.

It will bring together an advocate and barrister who have undertaken environmental pro bono, as well as two public interest environmental law charities, the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland and the Environmental Law Foundation. Attendees will also hear from community representatives who have benefitted from pro bono legal representation to protect their local environment.

This event will be in-person only at the Laigh Hall, with a panel of speakers including:-

  • Ben Christman – Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland
  • Emma Montlake – Environmental Law Foundation
  • Jessica Allen – 5 Barrister Chambers

 

After the panel, there will be a Q&A session as well as time to network with fellow legal professionals, charity sectors, those interested in Environmental Pro Bono work.

If you are interested in attending please register below and make a note of any dietary requirements by Tuesday 29 October as there will be refreshments and canapes served.

Members of Faculty will also be awarded 1 hour of Advocacy CPD.

To register for this event, please click here – https://members.advocates.org.uk/Public/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=PBW0611