Pro bono

We actively support and facilitate our members’ involvement in pro bono initiatives. Our members provide a huge amount of important free legal advice to individuals, charities and community groups throughout England and Wales, and we work with them to help celebrate and grow this work.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and pro bono17 Sep 2020
International pro bono07 Jul 2021
Introduction to pro bono10 Sep 2019
Legal aid for pro bono clinics13 Aug 2019
Our pro bono policy08 Aug 2019
Pro bono guide for in-house solicitors03 Nov 2021
Pro bono manual09 Dec 2020

Contribution of the UK legal services sector to the UK economy report23 Jan 2020
Solicitors’ pro bono work 201401 Dec 2014

About LawWorks09 Mar 2022
Clinical Legal Education and pro bono01 Dec 2021
Domestic pro bono resources07 Jul 2021
Joint pro bono protocol15 Jul 2015
Pro Bono Charter15 Jul 2021
Responding to major incidents with free legal advice07 Feb 2022
Solicitors’ pro bono toolkit07 Jul 2021

Pro Bono Week

Pro Bono Week promotes and supports the work of lawyers who volunteer their services for free to people and organisations who couldn't otherwise afford legal…

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How lawyers can show support for people in Ukraine

We stand in solidarity with people in Ukraine following the Russian Federation’s illegal invasion…

31 Mar 2022

Tattered Ukranian (blue and yellow) flag flying over buildings in Kyiv against pale sky

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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

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Celebrating Pro Bono Week 2021

Pro Bono Week 2021 celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. Valerie Robertson, our pro bono policy adviser, gives an overview of its past, present and future.

26 Nov 2021

Pro bono
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Bolton from the blue: a joined-up approach to pro bono

The University of Bolton Legal Advice Centre has made a big difference in the local community. Find out more about their innovative approach.

05 Nov 2021

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Stateless: a collaborative pro bono project

We spoke to Steven Schulman of Akin Gump, and Ian Kane of Asylum Aid, collaborative winners of the 2021 Law Society’s Excellence in Pro Bono award. Awarded alongside 12 global law firms for their collaborative project addressing the issue of statelessness within the UK, Steven and Ian tell us about the challenges stateless individuals face and the importance of pro bono work.

03 Nov 2021

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