www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u... New Senior President of Tribunals annual report published. The report acknowledges the work of the ELAAS scheme and pro bono representation for applicants to the EAT by FRU volunteers. Fantastic to hear the value of our work for the tribunal system. #WeDoProBono

#WinOfTheWeek There is no easing into the year in our work for our clients. We're off to a flying start in 2026. Thanks to all our volunteer advocates for their amazing work. To donate to keep our work going please go to: www.thefru.org.uk/donate. You can make a difference today. #WeDoProBono

📊 Our 2024/25 Annual Impact Report is officially live! We're pleased to share the report with you, which reflects on our achievements and a year of progress, resilience and connection across the communities we serve. Take a look at the full report on our website: bit.ly/4pL9eiD

If you’re thinking of applying for Personal Independence Payment, you should do it now. You’re more likely to get #PIP if you apply before the rules change. We can help. Drop us a message ⤵️ #Benefits #Disability #Support #Advice

Exciting to be present tonight at Gray's Inn for the inaugural address of the new Bar Council Chair Kirsty Brimelow KC. Kirsty makes legal aid one of her priorities, whilst making clear her support for FRU and Advocate.

Sir Geoffrey Vos has announced that he will retire from the judiciary and as Master of the Rolls on 31 October 2026, when he will be 71. By then, will have spent a decade in senior judicial leadership roles. www.judiciary.uk/master-of-th...

Sir James Munby, former president of the High Court family division, died on New Year’s Day. He was 77. “That he chose to spend the greater part of his career in family law was of great and long-lasting benefit," his successor Sir Andrew McFarlane said. rozenberg.substack.com/p/sir-james-...

So... I've created a starter pack of UK government organisations currently on Bluesky: go.bsky.app/JHsY1Wz (Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)

The EAT has allowed an appeal by Latin American seasonal farm workers to proceed, after it was struck out for missing a tribunal deadline. The workers, supported by @uvwunion.bsky.social , argued it is unjust and irrational to expect undocumented workers in crisis to navigate complex legal systems

Happy new year from GMLC. @nawra.bsky.social is calling upon UK governments to introduce a statutory duty to provide social welfare advice, available equally to all who need it and free at the point of delivery. www.nawra.org.uk/about-nawra/...

We have concerns that you may have been denied your basic employment rights and you could therefore be owed a significant amount of money.

IMPORTANT NOTICE 📣 If you are an Equity member who was recently engaged as a performer or stage management on Squid Game: The Experience by Luna Cinema/Luna Entertainment, please contact Equity with a copy of your contract at [email protected]

www.pupillagegateway.com/for-applican... Good luck to everyone who is making applications through the Pupillage Gateway from today, particularly FRU representatives. There's a host of help and support out there but above all check and recheck your applications for basic mistakes.

Many thanks BCLP, we really appreciate your support. We receive no public funding for our work and rely on support from across the legal sector. To help us to maintain our service please donate here donate.justgiving.com/charity/fru/..., like BCLP LLP you can make a difference today. #WeDoProBono

This is wholly unsurprising but absolutely appalling. This is like concluding a coin always lands on heads because every time it lands on tails you discard the result. And, I am afraid, yet again, this is a symptom of volunteer Magistrates just not getting it.

The legal sector needs more than solicitors. Read about some of the options available if you want a law-based career. https://www.institutelegalsecretaries.com/blog/the-legal-sector-needs-more-than-solicitors/

Huge thanks to every member of @39essexchambers.bsky.social for your support for #ProBono.

NEW - The Employment Rights bill has finally passed, after a tortured time in the Lords. Christmas cheer for ministers and trade unions

Wow ELA how can we thank you enough for this support! #WeDoProBono #EmpLaw #EmploymentLaw

www.youtube.com/channel/UCdq... Livestream of Ct of Appeal case today - appeal by DWP in a case taken by FRU. Matt Jackson and Daniel Hallstrom appear pro bono for NJ the respondent. We would say good luck to them both - but they don't need luck they're brilliant! #WeDoProBono

#WinOfTheWeek this week is the ongoing contribution of Daniel Hallström from @oldsquarechambers.bsky.social to our work. Thanks Daniel - this week you were reviewing and drafting EAT appeal grounds, we've no doubt that next week you'll be contributing in another way. #EmploymentLaw

Totally.

Is this a real thing anybody has come across? The website looks fake to me and they don't appear to be qualified lawyers. rapevictimlawyers.co.uk

#WinOfTheWeek Congratulations to aspiring solicitor Jonathan Macarthy for securing this excellent result for our client. Very concerning that DWP finds no benefit due but the independent tribunal makes the maximum award. This just shows the need for legal advice and advocacy. #WeDoProBono

Yay - thanks so much!

@barristersecret.bsky.social @deshpalpanesarkc.bsky.social @seanjones.org and all our supporters. Please amplify!

movementforgood.com Please support FRU by nominating us for a £1000 award from the Movement For Good draw which starts on Monday. Our charity registration number is 1183592 and our category is 'Poverty'. It only takes 30 seconds and could make a real difference to our service. #WeDoProBono

Last chance to book this incredible event. www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/... Please donate to support the work of an organisation that Lord Hendy KC created to provide access to justice and train next generations of employment lawyers. www.thefru.org.uk/donate #AccessToJustice #EmploymentLaw #EmpLaw

I’m on the lookout for barristers that could give up 40 minutes 1310-1350 on one day over next 2 weeks to train a pair of students in public speaking online for Kalisher. No prep required. If you could help please DM me asap.

BBC News went behind the scenes at six county courts across England to witness housing repossession cases unfold. Along the way, they met Law Centre housing lawyers: the people on the front line fighting every day to stop homelessness. (1/2)

We're off! Please come over for a chat and a chocolate. National Pupillage Fair 2025 share.google/mcuv21pA6pJY...

targetjobs.co.uk/events/natio... We're looking forward to meeting everyone who is attending the National Pupillage Fair 2025 today. Please come over for a chat about how doing #ProBono in general and FRU in particular can help you to secure a pupillage. #WeDoProBono

11 per cent of PIP claimants are believed to be under-claiming

"Pay attention to what people don’t say and what’s not there" - the best advice received by @thetimes.com's Lawyer of the Week, Charlotte Elves @outertemple.bsky.social chambers. www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...

Wrong link we think. Here is the Simkova judgment, which started life as a FRU case. www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...

#WinOfTheWeek Thanks Adam Pincott - you stepped and made a real difference for our client. #WeDoProBono #FreeLegalRepresentation

Many thanks to all our supporters in the Chancery Bar Association.

Demonstration of the incredible impact that #ProBono legal support can have on #AccesToJustice. Highly concerning conduct by a public authority, held to account by determination and commitment by the litigant and her legal team.

The FRU legal test results are OUT! If you passed, congratulations and we look forward to working with you soon. If you didn't pass this time please do re-take the test next time you are entitled to. #FreeLegalRepresentation #WeDoProBono #ClinicalLegalEducation

🩸 Extended deadline! Have you applied for PIP (Personal Independence Payment) because of sickle cell? We want to hear from you — good or bad, your experience matters. 🗓️ Closes 28 Nov 🔗 buff.ly/dKvHzGz #SickleCell #PIP #PatientVoices

Wow - what a week of #ProBonoWeek highlights! Celebrating started last Thursday at our Annual General Assembly. Lord Justice Dingemans went out of his way to say how much our work in the tribunals is appreciated by the judiciary and thanked us for everything we do. #ProBonoWeek 2025 was fabulous!

www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/... Breaking news...One of FRU's founders Lord Hendy KC is speaking about his legal career on 27 November. Unmissable opportunity to hear from a key figure in employment law. AND he is encouraging attendees to donate to FRU. Please support the event and FRU #EmpLaw

FRU staff heavily supporting the launch of #ProBonoWeek. Great to hear from the Attorney General and former AG. Congratulations @probonoweekuk.bsky.social for all these events.

We are excited to be celebrating Pro Bono Week (3-7 November)! Check out all the events taking place across the week at probonoweek.org.uk/events. Join in online with the hashtags #ProBonoWeek and #WeDoProBono.

Thanks Sean! Great to have you around to support us.

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Just two days now until we welcome our guest Lord Justice Dingemans to celebrate our work at our 2025 Annual General Assembly. The event starts at 6.15 and takes place at Latham & Watkins 99 Bishopsgate London, EC2M 3XF RSVP to [email protected]

#WinOfTheWeek Thanks so much to Imogen Brown from @cloisterslaw.bsky.social for demonstrating the impact of legal pro bono work in the run up to #ProBonoWeek. Securing a five-figure sum for her client will make a massive difference to their life.