UoL Pro Bono

The official twitter account of the Pro Bono Society at the University of Leicester. We run 12 different projects.

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The Legal Advice Clinic Vacation Scheme will open for applications next Monday (30 May).

This year, anyone who has participated in pro bono activities, including the committee, or who has a pro bono management role for 2022-23 can apply.

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Are you a 2021 or 2022 law graduate looking to pursue a career in law? Would you like to work in the Legal Advice Clinic next year as a paid graduate intern? Read on! If you have any questions please ask!

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Our President, Meera Amari Chauhan has been nominated and shortlisted for the Law Works Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards! She looks forward to attending the Awards Ceremony at the House of Lords in May and further meeting Attorney General, Rt. Hon. Suella Braverman QC MP!

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..for Best Contribution by an Individual:
🏆Amelia Quince, Cambridge University Law Society, University of Cambridge
🏆Helena Siebenrock, The Aberdeen Law Project, University of Aberdeen
🏆Alecia Spence, Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, Swansea University
🎉Congratulations🎉

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Shortlisted for Best Contribution by an Individual:
🏆Meera Amari Chauhan, University of Leicester
🏆Theresa Cokell, University of Bolton
🏆Graham Herschel, University of Chester
🏆Samantha Howlett, University of Essex

-Continues-

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Wishing everyone a very Happy Ramadan 2022!
Give up one thing you love between 1st April and 1st May in support of everyone fasting this month.
May this month of fasting and prayer bless you with good health, happiness and peace 🌙✨

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An absolutely phenomenal evening and a great end to a successful year! Congratulations!

Thank you everyone - we couldn’t reach for the stars without your ambition, enthusiasm and dedication!

Wishing everyone the very best of luck with exams!

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We are absolutely thrilled to bring the trophy back home!

A big thank you to https://t.co/TEUjCgIOmM for organising such a lovely evening and our sponsors from Reed Smith! It was great to chat with you and we look forward to collaborating in the near future.

#SLSAwards22

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💌 Apply to become the project’s FIRST Deputy Project Director. Applications close on Friday 18 March 2022. 💌

Feel free to get in touch with the Founder and Project Director, Nea, at nkt4, if you have any questions! 😊

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LAUNCHING A BRAND NEW PROJECT:

Pro Bono are excited to reveal a BRAND NEW PROJECT … Against Violence and Abuse (AVA)!

❤️ Follow AVA at @uolprobono_ava

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Happy International Women’s Day!

Celebrating all the inspirational ladies in our Pro Bono Membership! Each of you have a unique talent and are phenomenal for who you are. Today is a reminder to embrace your talent and reach for the stars!

#breakthebias2022

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The Pro Bono Society are planning a response to the crisis in Ukraine, which will include fundraising, raising awareness and signposting to individuals in need. If you have other ideas about how we could help, or would like to get involved, or both, please get in touch!

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Super happy to be shortlisted once again this year!

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We're over halfway there! Now we have the nominees for 'Best society for pro bono' sponsored by @reedsmithllp:
⭐ @camlawsoc
⭐ @uomlawprobono
⭐ @UoLProBono
⭐ @UoNProBono

#SLSAwards22

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To secure your spot, please complete the following steps by 28th February:

1. Fill out this form, https://t.co/1O5WuQl1K8 to ensure a smooth and enjoyable evening.

2. Pay your £28.00 on the SU website in the Products section found here: https://t.co/HdwrnwNSCG

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Go Green Week is Next Week!

Find out more info here: https://t.co/xg7J4pMVyj

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THE BIG SLEEP 2022!

We know how passionate students are about helping those in need.

We challenge you to give up your bed for one night in order to raise funds for vulnerable members of our community!

If you’re interested, register here: https://t.co/Hww6Iwr8pf

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The Legal Advice Clinic is recruiting! Full-time or part-time solicitor needed:https://t.co/Jj4H2qHJwD

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Happy well-being Wednesday!

Part of well-being includes sharing kindness not just to ourselves, but to others as well. This week we’re taking the initiative to do random acts of kindness!

Comment or DM of your random act of kindness for us to share on our story today!☺️

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Become part of the Pro Bono Committee and learn new skills as next year’s Website Manager!

For more information, contact our current Website Manager, Rob, [email protected] or our President, Meera [email protected]

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A series of role plays and informative workshops putting you in the shoes of an ADR specialist. A great way to enhance your employability and learn a new skill.

Sign up today! Here is the link: https://t.co/YFnkR6AVNs