Charities and charity law

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In-house
Feature

Law for free? Why and how to do pro bono work as an in-house lawyer

Doing pro bono work can be challenging, but immensely rewarding. Sarah Oliver Scemla, director and assistant general counsel at Bank of America, explains the benefits of doing pro bono work and how to get involved.

15 May 2022

Lawyers with disabilities
Feature

HIV: education is key

What does fair treatment in the workplace look like to someone diagnosed with HIV? To mark UK Disability History Month and World AIDS Day, Kirsty Limacher talks to Clive Duffey, co-founder and trustee of Ask for Clive.

08 Dec 2021

Junior lawyers
News

Junior Lawyers Division charity of the year 2021 - Refuge

The Junior Lawyers Division is proud to announce that we have chosen Refuge as our charity of the year for 2021.

16 Nov 2020

Junior lawyers
News

30 day challenge in aid of charity - get involved

The Junior Lawyers Division is supporting Refuge as their charity this year and are pleased to announce a 30-day challenge in support of their work.

16 Nov 2020

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