⚖️ How do you start a free legal advice clinic in your constituency? In this piece for #LawWorks, @jacklubner.bsky.social shares how the #Finchley Free Legal Advice Centre was built, and practical advice for MPs’ offices and lawyers looking to do the same. www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...

👏🎉 Join us in congratulating Law student Pardis, who was Highly Commended at the @lawworks.bsky.social and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards for Best Contribution by an Individual Student! Learn more ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-l...

We’re taking on the London Legal Walk on 9 June 👟 Raising funds for the @londonlegal.bsky.social, with 100% going back to support LawWorks and #accesstojustice. Support our team or join us: londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-...

#Familylaw is the most common area of advice across the LawWorks Clinics Network, yet for many it remains out of reach. In #Cardiff, the Zeus Family Law clinic, in partnership with Single Parents Wellbeing, is bridging that gap for #singleparents. Read more: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/cas...

Our LawWorks Cymru Impact Report 2024–25 shows growing demand as access to justice remains out of reach for too many across Wales. www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new... Support access to justice in #Wales by donating or partnering with us. #LawWorks #AccessToJustice #ProBono

Tickets are now live for the LawWorks #ProBonoConference 2026. Join us on 1 July at #Simmons&Simmons for a day of practical insight, honest discussion and real collaboration across the #probonosector. 🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lawworks-p...

We’re delighted to announce the #shortlist for the 2026 LawWorks & Attorney General’s #StudentProBonoAwards 🎉 Showcasing the amazing impact students are making for #accesstojustice. Congratulations to all shortlisted 👏 Winners announced 28 April! 🔗 www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...

😍 Celebrate the #probono contribution of #lawstudents by nominating in the LawWorks & Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards #StudentProBonoAwards | #WeDoProBono | #AccessToJustice Supported by @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social ↪️ lawworks.org.uk/student-awards Nominations close 2nd March

✨ CAROLS FOR PRO BONO ✨ We are honored that the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill will be joining us for a third year as a reader at our annual Christmas Carol Concert held with @lawworks.bsky.social. Join us at Temple Church London on 16 December!🎄 ➡️https://bit.ly/Carols25

⏰ One week left! Nominations for the LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2025 close at 11:59pm on Monday 29 September. Celebrate the people and organisations driving access to justice - submit your nomination today: lnkd.in/esRPcu_Q #LawWorks #ProBono #AccessToJustice #ProBonoAwards #JusticeForAll

🌍✨ #InternationalDayOfCharity celebrates the people who make a difference. At #LawWorks, our staff facilitates #accesstojustice by connecting the legal profession with people & charities in need. With #legalaiddeserts growing, this work matters more than ever. 💙 Donate: lnkd.in/eJkyvc56

🌍✨ On #InternationalDayOfCharity we celebrate generosity worldwide. At LawWorks, we honour pro bono through our #ProBonoAwards. #Sponsor one of 13 categories to celebrate charity in the legal sector & gain sector-wide visibility. 👉 Contact Sharon: [email protected] #LegalProfession

#InternationalDayofCharity 🌍 is a chance to celebrate the impact of charities worldwide. In 2024, #LawWorks brokered 800+ pro bono cases, helped 272 #nfps & enabled 10000+ volunteers. Support access to justice today: www.justgiving.com/charity/laww... #AccessToJustice #ProBono #Charity

Free Legal Answers connects people who can’t afford legal advice with solicitors who can help. Currently we have: 👨‍👩‍👦 13 Family questions 🏠 3 Housing 📃 3 Wills & Probate 💼 2 Employment Each one waiting for you. Give an answer today: freelegalanswers.org.uk #AccessToJustice #ProBono #LegalAdvice

🎉 Nominations are now open for the LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2025!! Celebrating outstanding pro bono work improving access to justice. 🏆 📅 Ceremony: 3 Dec 2025 at @thelawsociety.bsky.social 📌 Deadline: 29 Sept 2025 🔗 Nominate now: www.lawworks.org.uk/solicitors-a... #ProBono #AccessToJustice

At the recent LawWorks Pro Bono Conference, Rebecca Howell, our Head of Clinics Programme, officially launched the LawWorks Clinics Network Report 2024 and shared a powerful reflection on what the figures really represent. Read the insights behind the report: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...

We’re excited to share that the LawWorks Pro Bono Conference 2025 was a huge success! 🎉 A big thank you to our speakers, @sarahsackman.bsky.social KC MP, and Simmons & Simmons. Your dedication to #accesstojustice made this possible! To read more: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new... #probono

We are very pleased to welcome Citizens Advice Somerset as new members of LawWorks. 🙏 The team at LawWorks is very much looking forward to working with you as you further develop and grow your legal #probono #advice programmes. 👍

Less than 2 weeks until our annual #probono conference, kindly hosted by Simmons & Simmons. 📅Tuesday, 1st July 🕘9:30-16:30 📌in-person (London) or online 🗣️Speakers👥Panels🤝Networking💓Pro Bono We are down to our last few in-person places, register now lawworks.org.uk/conf25-bsky #WeDoProbono

Today is the London Legal Walk. Thousands of people will be walking, running & sweltering to raise valuable 💰 for #probono & free legal advice We’d 😍 for you to support our walkers & #access2justice 👣 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-... 👣 #WeDoProBono #AccessToJustice #London

1/ A short story from an adviser in one of pro bono clinics on our network. Henry’s journey is one of resilience, courage, & hope. "My history is one of pain & struggle, but my future is one of hope & aspiration for a better world" youtu.be/K2kJnay9i58?... #ProBono #ImmigrationLaw #RefugeeWeek

Windrush scandal victims got less compensation due to lack of legal advice funding, review finds

Some of our courtwatchers have raised concerns about the tradition of lawyers referring to each other as ‘my friend’. 👁️‍🗨️“I wonder if instead of the term ‘my friend’ it would be clearer if terms like ‘the defence lawyer’ were used when speaking to witnesses and defendants.” [1/5]

Join us and @lawatleeds.bsky.social as we co-host the W G Hart Workshop 2025! 🎉 Details below👇

In just a few weeks the House of Lords will debate on changes to the Border Security Bill — including a vital amendment that could reunite child refugees with their families. Email a member of the House of Lords today: act.safepassage.org.uk/tell-lords-l...

We are very pleased to welcome Citizens Advice Torfaen (@torfaenca.bsky.social) as new members of LawWorks. 🙏 The team at LawWorks is very much looking forward to working with you as you further develop and grow your #probono #advice programmes.

Next week LawWorks, with the support of in-house legal experts, will host 4 free online legal workshops for small charities & not-for-profits Mon📜Commercial contracts Tues🗄️Employment Wed🔐Data protection Fri📚 Charity governance ⬇️ for 🕓 & 🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo... #Volunteersweek

Some great pro bono online workshops available for small charities and not-for-profits next week from @lawworks.bsky.social 😃

Between 9th -13th June LawWorks with the support of in-house legal experts will host 4 free online legal workshops for small charities & not-for-profits 📜Mon: Commercial contracts 🗄️Tues: Employment 🔐Wed: Data protection 📚Fri: Charity governance Register now ⬇️ www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo...

This and every #VolunteersWeek we want to take the opportunity to thank the wonderful volunteers who have helped Protect, and remind everyone that whistleblowing protections need to be extended to include #volunteers - to ensure we stop harm and keep the workplace safe for all.

It is Volunteers’ Week, so at LawWorks we will be celebrating the power of legal volunteering 💪Every day we see how volunteer lawyers make a real difference – offering their time, skills, & compassion to help people who would otherwise face legal problems alone #VolunteersWeek #ProBono

📅In-House Pro Bono Day takes place on 12 June We're hosting an in-person pm event for #nonprofits & #charities with Weil & the in-house pro bono group in London Non-profits register🔽 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/upskill-co...

The London Legal Walk takes place on 17 June raising much need £ for #probono Thank you to Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP + the in-house legal teams at Sky, Network Rail for supporting us We’d 😍 for you to support our walkers & #access2justice 👣 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-... 👣

📢Calling Legal Pro Bono Professionals! Register now for the LawWorks Pro Bono Conference Kindly hosted by Simmons & Simmons 📅Tuesday, 1st July 🕘9:30-16:30 📌Attend in-person (London) or online 🗣️Speakers👥Panels🤝Networking💓Pro Bono lawworks.org.uk/conf25-bsky #WeDoProbono #LawWorksConference

We are thrilled to announce ✨ @ldmh.partners ✨ as new members of LawWorks The LawWorks team is very much looking forward to collaborating with them as they develop & grow their pro bono programmes Welcome to the community! #WeDoProBono

The London Legal Walk takes place on 17 June raising much need £ for #probono Thank you to Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP + the in-house legal teams at Sky, Network Rail for supporting us We’d 😍 for you to support our walkers & #access2justice 👣 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-... 👣

📅In-House Pro Bono Day takes place on 12 June We're hosting an in-person pm event for #nonprofits & #charities with Weil & the in-house pro bono group in London Non-profits register🔽 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/upskill-co... In-house teams get involved #IHPBD 🔽 inhouseprobono.uk/in-house-pro...

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re sharing how support helps social entrepreneurs thrive. Empress, Matthew, and Kritesh reflect on the role UnLtd played in helping them grow their work and strengthen their communities. Full series here 👉 buff.ly/PVd07kT

Kim Leadbeater urges MPs to back palliative care amendment to assisted dying bill

📅 Save the Date: 3rd-7th November 2025 📆 The 24th annual #ProBonoWeek is coming! This year’s theme: Pro Bono in Action ⚖️ 🔹 Impact stories 🔹 Skills & career growth 🔹 How to get involved 🎉 Plan events, share stories and bake for justice! 🔗 probonoweek.org.uk #WeDoProBono #GreatLegalBake2025

Please complete our Barristers' Working Lives survey and encourage colleagues to do the same. This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - our survey asks important questions about your wellbeing at work. Deadline for responses is Tuesday 27 May Find out more www.barcouncil.org.uk/support-for-...

📅In-House Pro Bono Day takes place on 12 June We're hosting an in-person pm event for #nonprofits & #charities with Weil & the in-house pro bono group in London Non-profits register🔽 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/upskill-co... In-house teams get involved #IHPBD 🔽 inhouseprobono.uk/in-house-pro...

📢 We're hiring! Are you passionate about access to justice & how volunteering can positively impact lives? We are looking for an enthusiastic & dedicated communications officer to join our team The post is for a 12 month fixed term, FT or PT More info➡️ www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/job...

It's an exciting time to join Protect, after the recent success of our Cost of Whistleblowing Report, we're actively seeking more funding opportunities to develop research that supports our mission protecting #whistleblowers. Could this be the role for you?https://protect-advice.org.uk/vacancies/

We're so proud of the School Tasking student teams all across the country - we couldn't do it without you! 👏

Well, the #SchoolTasking student team only went & won it 🏆 Best Contribution by a Student Team 👏 So proud of them & if I could have nominated all the hardworking student project teams across the UK & Ireland, then I absolutely would have, so the Award is for all of you. You're all superstars 🤩

We are here, setup complete in quick time. Very much looking forward to LawWorks & Attorney General’s Student Awards Pro Bono at the House of Lords this afternoon – sponsored by @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social Good luck to all our amazing nominees #WeDoProBono #StudentAwards

1 day to go! Hugely looking forward to LawWorks & Attorney General’s Student Awards Pro Bono at the House of Lords tomorrow afternoon – sponsored by @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social Good luck to all the amazing law schools, students and individuals who are shortlisted! #WeDoProBono #StudentAwards

Fun times in LawWorks HQ this pm, drafting the script for the LawWorks & Attorney General's Student Pro Bono Awards The office is empty ahead of the holiday weekend... allowing us the space to channel our alternative Oscar Award winning-selves ".. & the winner is.." #StudentProBonoAwards #ProBono

Job hunting over the long weekend? .. if so, the deadlines for these great opportunities are coming up: - Money Advice Unit Service Manager: Hertfordshire County Council - Welfare Benefits Caseworker: Mary Ward Legal Centre - Benefit & Employment Adviser: Parkinson's UK More: rightsnet.org.uk/jobs