#ProBonoWeek is here! 🥳
You can follow all this week's action (including events taking place across the UK, stories of impact and tips for getting involved in pro bono) over on LinkedIn - please do follow the official Pro Bono Week UK account.
Join us in celebrating pro bono!
📅 Have you marked #ProBonoWeek on your calendar?
Summers the perfect time to plan your panel, case spotlight, or initiative.
Small steps now = big impact in November.
Need ideas?
💻 probonoweek.org.uk
📩 info@probonoweek.org.uk
#WeDoProBono#AccessToJustice
Last week we had a great planning session for this year's #ProBonoWeek (3rd-7th November)!
This year's theme: Pro Bono in Action 💥
Planning something? Check out resources and ideas at probonoweek.org.uk#WeDoProBono
Behind every great charity? Often a lawyer giving time talent for free.
But...
⛔ 12% of charity boards lack legal skills
⚖️ 1 in 4 rely on outside legal advice.
Not sure where to start? Try @Law_Works and @WeAreAdvocate
P.S. #ProBonoWeek 2025 is coming - 3-7 Nov 🎉
#VolunteersWeek
📆 Save the date! 📆
#ProBonoWeek 2025 is 3rd-7th November ✨
Theme: Pro Bono in Action
🫶🏼 Impact stories
💼 Skills & career boost
🤝 How to get involved
Plan events, share stories and bake for justice! 🍰⚖️
🔗 probonoweek.org.uk#WeDoProBono
This is the FINAL week to get your name on the Pro Bono Recognition List!
If you've done 25 hours of pro bono in 2024 and you're a barrister, chartered legal executive, registered European lawyer, registered foreign lawyer, or solicitor - don't miss out!
📆Register by Friday 7th March!
probonorecognitionlist.org.u…#WeDoProBono#ProBono#ProBonoRecognitionList#AccessToJustice
During #ProBonoWeek 2024, the Attorney General and pro bono committees in England & Wales launched a new website to showcase their work supporting the provision of legal pro bono.
At both regional and national level, the committees bring together representatives of the legal profession, legal societies, charities, pro bono initiatives, law schools, government and the judiciary.
👉Browse the brand new website for guidance, in-depth information for lawyers on pro bono, and more: probonocommittee.uk#WeDoProBono#Legal#Law
During #ProBonoWeek 2024, the pro bono committees in England, Wales & Scotland launched refreshed guidance to help signpost people to the legal help they need.
The guides are for people working or volunteering in the charity sector, Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs), their caseworkers and people in similar roles.
The guides provide signposting to:
✅Legal aid
✅Pro bono
✅Freelance advice organisations
✅Online guidance
✅Specialist charities
👉Browse the guides covering England, Wales and Scotland: probonocommittee.uk/guide/#WeDoProBono#AccessToJustice
As part of Pro Bono Week 2024, the pro bono committees in England & Wales have launched a new website: probonocommittee.uk which covers essential information on pro bono activities, regional committees, and other helpful resources.
There are a very limited number of places remaining for LAG's iteration of The Great Legal Quiz, a fundraising initiative by @londonlegal.
Join us for a fun evening to raise much-needed funds!
🗓️Wed 27th Nov
🕢18:30
📍 @LondonWelshCCLL
✏️Sign-up here: swiy.co/the_great_legal_quiz
Yesterday, LLST hosted their #GreatLegalBake and raised £800! Thank you to those who kindly contributed by baking, donating & eating 🍰
So far nationally, the Bake has raised a mouthwatering £23,000, and the doughnations are still rolling in 🤩
@Access2JusticeF@ProBonoWeekUK
🔎 Read more about our joint Young Lawyers event held this #ProBonoWeek, where we heard an insightful panel of young barristers & solicitors share their experience & advice for taking on #ProBono work, & their tips for working with vulnerable clients.
➡️bit.ly/3Cyd7Eu
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate #ProBonoWeek last week! 🥳
What did you enjoy? What didn't work so well?
We'd love to hear your feedback - please email us at info@probonoweek.org.uk or you can send us a DM!📩
❗️Under the Pro Bono Expert Support scheme, lawyers can now request pro bono help from a costs lawyer to draft the schedule of costs for them 👏
Read more about the scheme, delivered jointly by us and @Probono_connect, here: nationalprobonocentre.org.uk…#ProBonoWeek#WeDoProBono
Did you know that you can apply for pro bono costs orders?
Applying for pro bono costs helps ensure that there are equal adverse costs risks for all parties which can help encourage reasonable litigation conduct and settlement. Plus, successful applications provide vital funding for future free legal help.
Have a look at the Access to Justice Foundation's guide to find out more⬇️
bit.ly/3NTX6v4#ProBonoWeek#WeDoProBono
As pro bono week comes to end, we wanted to share another powerful pro bono partnership.
Our Family Reunion from Europe project focuses on family reunion applications for applicants based in Europe and its borders post Brexit.
🖊️ In our final #ProBonoWeek blog, @WeAreAdvocate Vice Chair Sarah Abram KC discusses the charity's work, acting as the matchmakers of the pro bono world.
Sarah also explores how undertaking pro bono gave her a lot of ‘firsts’ in her career, from cross-examining a witness to speaking in the European Court of Justice.
"The first time I cross-examined a witness was a case for Advocate – in which I learned to write the name of the person you’re cross-examining in very large letters on every page of your notes in case you forget it in the heat of the moment…"
Read more in Sarah's blog⬇️
bit.ly/3Z0OsBy
Find out more about volunteering with Advocate⬇️
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ALT On the left is Sarah's headshot. On the right, on teal background white writing reads: 'Pro Bono Week 2024; Pro bono gave me many ‘firsts’ in my career – and can for you too; Sarah Abram KC
Vice Chair of Advocate'. Beneath it is a navy Bar Council logo.
Advocate were absolutely delighted to attend the first ever Manchester Pro Bono Awards this Pro Bono Week! 🏆
Congratulations to all the winners - read more about the event on our LinkedIn ⬇️
linkedin.com/posts/weareadvo…#ProBonoWeek