Tag: Pro bono

Pro bono in action: How one global law firm is making a lasting impact
Pinsent Masons senior associate Meghan Higgins on the importance of pro bono and the skills it teaches junior lawyers

Tech’s role in boosting access to justice among key themes for 2024 Pro Bono Week
Annual programme of events runs later this year

City Law firms partner with KCL to launch student-staffed law clinic addressing LGBTQ+ discrimination
Baker McKenzie and Clyde & Co

Chester, Bristol, Hertfordshire and King’s law students triumph at latest Pro Bono Awards
Projects include domestic abuse support, environmental law toolkit and a 'Justice Bus'

Lady Chief Justice backs pro bono power list
Recognising efforts across the legal profession

Top in-house lawyers to ramp up pro bono efforts with new pledge
GCs from Coca-Cola, ITV, Goldman Sachs and more

Law students provide court support for divorcing couples
New pro bono scheme

Covington junior lawyer and Kent Uni scoop wins at Pro Bono Awards
Recognises and celebrates pro bono excellence

Pro Bono Week: Retired lawyers encouraged to offer free legal support
Evokes spirit of NHS during the pandemic

Gain the edge: Top tips to secure a training contract
ULaw Director of Employability talks career change, pro bono opportunities and building resilience

Access to justice: how can we do more?
Cardiff University law student Sophia McKenna explores how we can develop effective solutions

Salford Uni student uses housing law knowledge to successfully challenge landlord over repair bill
Puts law school learning into action

Anglia Ruskin Uni expands pro bono offering through law firm tie-up
Student-staffed clinic will now handle personal injury matters alongside family and employment law

BPP seeks QWE trainees
Law school giant offers paid legal work that counts towards qualification

‘Pro bono experience can be an absolute game changer for a student’s career’
BPP University Law School Joint Head of Pro Bono Emma Blackstone speaks on some of the benefits of undertaking free legal work

City, Chester, Essex and UoL among law schools recognised for pro bono efforts
Student endeavours to promote access to justice celebrated at annual LawWorks ceremony

Sidley Austin launches sustainability apprenticeship
The new scheme could attract those looking for a pathway into the emergent ESG sector

Climate crisis and emergency legal advice in the spotlight as Pro Bono Week begins
Annual event promotes and supports voluntary contributions made by lawyers

Nottingham Law School expands support for national legal charity following government funding cuts
Law students to the rescue

Top City law firms back pro-bono initiative for non-legal staff
Fifth Day encourages business professionals working in the legal sector to donate their time and skills