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We stand in solidarity with people in Ukraine following the Russian Federation’s illegal invasion of the country. Lawyers in the UK have set up pro bono initiatives to lend their support.
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.
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.
The University of Bolton Legal Advice Centre has made a big difference in the local community. Find out more about their innovative approach.
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.
Yomi Oni-Williams was highly commended for excellence in pro bono in the Law Society Awards 2021. Yomi talks about giving free legal advice to over 180 vulnerable people, continuing her volunteering for Citizens Advice centres in Luton and Dunstable during the pandemic.
