National Pro Bono Centre

A hub for pro bono & access to justice charities across the legal sector.

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[National Pro Bono Centre @ProBonoCentre]

This account is no longer being actively monitored.

For the latest updates on pro bono work and access to justice news, please follow us on LinkedIn.

Thank you to everyone who’s engaged with us here - and we'll hopefully see you over on LinkedIn!

[Pro Bono Week UK @ProBonoWeekUK]

📆 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! 🍰⚖️

🔗 https://t.co/nLLzXwur0x

#WeDoProBono

[National Pro Bono Centre @ProBonoCentre]

This training session is not one to miss if you're a barrister interested in getting started in pro bono inquests! 👇

[Advocate @WeAreAdvocate]

📣Are you a barrister interested in pro bono inquest cases?

Join @LegalActionGrp & @ProBonoCentre for a training session on 24th March on how to get started.

Funded places are available for barristers who are unable to attend due to cost.

🔗 Register: https://t.co/GkQuTKeUrm

[Pro Bono Week UK @ProBonoWeekUK]

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!

https://t.co/I3EHbySzHI

#WeDoProBono #ProBono #ProBonoRecognitionList #AccessToJustice

[Advocate @WeAreAdvocate]

The @ProBonoCentre Expert Support Scheme offers support from specialist cost lawyers to help barristers schedule and draft applications for pro bono costs orders. ⚖️

⚡️Find out more & make a request for support: https://t.co/niz2CYG8eQ

[London Legal Support Trust @londonlegal]

🚶‍♀️🚶 Registration for our 2025 London Legal Walk is officially OPEN! 🚶‍♀️🚶

Join us on 17 June to walk, fundraise, and support equal access to justice. 💛

Sign up now!

#LegalWalk #AccessToJustice #Law #Fundraising #LLST

[Bar Standards Board @barstandards]

Our #Barrister Records Team has launched a new #Barrister Support Hub to answer questions including queries about Authorisation to Practise, Certificates of Good Standing, changing practising details and more. Please bookmark the hub now: https://t.co/pBu4SOj09B.

[Norfolk Community Law Service @NCLawService]

Free legal advice can be a lifeline for women and men who are experiencing domestic abuse.

The below are just a few of the areas we can advise on 👇

Find out more about our Domestic Abuse Advice service: https://t.co/79gELvU6Cy

#Norfolk #DomesticAbuseAdvice

[LegalAction magazine @LegalActionMag]

📢JOB ALERT - @ToynbeeHall seeks to recruit a head of legal advice (part time, hybrid working). Applications close 23 January 2025 https://t.co/e4Ilp1vA3b
@LegalActionGrp

[National Pro Bono Centre @ProBonoCentre]

@NazminAkthar Powerful words indeed! We're so glad you enjoyed the evening Nazmin, thank you for attending and for your continued support for pro bono!

[Advocate @WeAreAdvocate]

🏆 2025 Bar Pro Bono Awards 🌟

Nominations for the next Bar Pro Bono Awards are open!

There are 9 different categories you can nominate for - find out more & nominate now ⬇️

https://t.co/CEvUQuOxZn

#BarProBonoAwards

[National Pro Bono Centre @ProBonoCentre]

🌟 Submissions are OPEN for the #ProBonoRecognitionList! 🌟

Recognising legal professionals who’ve dedicated 25+ hours of pro bono work in 2024, this year it's open to solicitors, barristers, chartered legal execs & more.

Apply by the 7th March here 👉 https://t.co/JyKg306SLx

[LawCare @LawCareLtd]

🎙️ New #Podcast: Championing Mental Health in the Legal Profession

🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/Nfpj4Bel68

@LawCareltd CEO, Elizabeth Rimmer, joined Rob from the @LegalSpeakPod to talk about the vital importance of #MentalHealth in the #LegalProfession.

#MentalHealthMatters

[National Pro Bono Centre @ProBonoCentre]

@Abiiolaaaaaa Hello, thank you for your message. Unfortunately we do not provide pro bono legal help - we support those who do. We suggest you look at the advice from @Law_Works here: https://t.co/2LjGNtpAGD. We hope that helps!

[Advocate @WeAreAdvocate]

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨

Advocate is looking for an Engagement Manager (maternity cover) to join our team and help us champion access to justice.

The role is full time, hybrid working.

Apply by Sunday 19th January! ⏰⬇️

https://t.co/ZyhIt1vSYj

#ProBono #LegalJobs #AccessToJustice

[National Pro Bono Centre @ProBonoCentre]

What an incredible year for pro bono!

We've shared some highlights over on our LinkedIn page 👉https://t.co/bRpl2q2JvX - do take a peek 👀

We'll be back in January with lots of exciting plans for 2025, but for now we wish you a joyful and restful holiday season🎄❄️

[Advocate @WeAreAdvocate]

As we near the end of the year, we would like to remind barristers that they can be recognised on the next #ProBonoRecognitionList of England & Wales if they have completed 25 hours or more of pro bono work in 2024! 🌟

Find out more & add your name ➡️ https://t.co/ZVZUUxRPkX

[National Pro Bono Centre @ProBonoCentre]

Great to see NZ law firms launch a collaborative #probono framework!

🤝 United for unmet legal needs
⚖️ Supporting vulnerable communities
🎯 25 pro bono hours/lawyer/year
📖 Sharing best practices for systemic change

👉More: https://t.co/Up2Jls1Sew

#ProBonoNews #WeDoProBono

[LawCare @LawCareLtd]

#Burnout in the #LegalSector, stemming from high #stress, long hours, and intense caseloads, can lead to exhaustion, detachment, and thoughts of leaving the profession.

🔥Read what to do if you are struggling - https://t.co/FqyZhOxv0K

#MentalHealthMatters #law #LegalSector

[National Pro Bono Centre @ProBonoCentre]

Great to hear from Camille Pellicano, Trainee Solicitor at @reedsmithllp, about how her first placement - a #ProBono case - gave her the chance to contribute to meaningful work, attend events and build client relationships🫶

📖 Full @legalcheek article: https://t.co/57I9aBaBa1