Reposted by David AbbottBAILII (The British and Irish Legal Information Institute) @bailii.bsky.social · 28/08/2026BAILII STILL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT We need funds to help cover the cost of replacing some of our equipment. If you can help, please donate online: cafdonate.cafonline.org/24984#!/Dona... #law #bailii 033
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026We Are HIRING! The deadline is SOON! You will have significant responsibility for supervising volunteers and have your own employment tribunal caseload. 🔶 Salary: £30,264 per year (pro rata if part-time or job share). 🔶 Closing date: 9:00am Wednesday 2 September. www.thefru.org.uk/vacancies 387
David Abbott @davidjabbott.bsky.social · 28/07/2026#SuperProudCEO here. This report reflects the wonderful work of my colleagues and our legal volunteers during 2025. Another year of securing justice for our clients and giving our volunteers legal skills that will form the foundation of their legal practice. Support us at www.thefru.org.uk/donate 021
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026#WinOfTheWeek is our new office at 3 Field Court, Gray's Inn. Thanks to everyone at Gray's Inn for facilitating this move for us. #WeDoProBono 032
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 29/06/2026movementforgood.com/draws/specia... Hey FRU friends and supporters! You can help us to secure £5000 today for our free legal representation service by nominating us for a #MovementForGood award. It takes 30 seconds to nominate us. Our charity number is 1183592. Don't delay - do it today! (please)movementforgood.comWe could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.We could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw. 176
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 19/06/2026#WinOfTheWeek We are honoured to be the charity partner of The Lawyer Awards 2026. At a glittering awards ceremony on Tuesday award nominees and winners raised over £29,000 to support our work at a silent auction. Thanks to The Lawyer for hosting us. Congratulations to all nominees and winners. 131
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 16/06/2026We're looking forward to attending The Lawyer Awards 2026 tonight as the charity partner. It will be a great night celebrating legal success. Good luck to all the firms and lawyers shortlisted. 011
David Abbott @davidjabbott.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Brilliant support for access to justice from a leading chambers. 000
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 22/05/2026#WinOfTheWeek this week - we are spoiled for choice. Our paid and #ProBono team are stars. They've had a fantastic week. To support this work go to: donate.justgiving.com/charity/fru/... 011
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Good morning and welcome to another busy weekend for FRU. Today we start our spring #EmploymentLaw training. We hope that all participants learn a lot and feel ready to join us as volunteers to take their first case. #WeDoProBono 031
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Welcome back to attendees at day 2 of our #EmploymentLaw training. We hope you are finding it useful. 022
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Best of luck to all members of the FRU family, and everyone else who are waiting for their results from the pupillage gateway this morning. Whatever the outcome you are amazing people. Celebrate your success, or take the time to take care of yourself, regroup and prepare for next year. #WeDoProBono 021
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 06/05/2026jaminajarbar.co.uk/event/thursd... Don't miss this wonderful fundraiser for FRU tomorrow night! Huge thanks to The Fircones and Emma Darlow for putting on a musical show to raise funds for us tomorrow night. Get down to: Jam in a Jar 599-601 Green Lanes Harringay London N8 0REjaminajarbar.co.ukThursday 7th May – Jam in a Jar 011
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 28/04/2026We were very pleased to welcome Abdullahi Yussuf today to talk about working together with All Things Bar One of our missions is to help to broaden access to the legal profession. Gaining real legal experience helps people from non-traditional legal backgrounds to access opportunities. #WeDoProBono 012
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 17/04/2026We are sorry to report the sad death of FRU patron Lord Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony. Lord Clarke was a long-time supporter of our work. Our condolences go to his friends and family. 051
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 17/04/2026#WinOfTheWeek Amazing results from our employment law team Five wins out of five, and news of a result from a prior hearing. To support us go to www.thefru.org.uk/donate #WeDoProBono 011
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 15/04/20262026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/sophie-mo... We are delighted that Sophie Morris has agreed to run the #LondonMarathon to raise funds for FRU. Please support her to make all her efforts worthwhile. #WeDoProBono2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.comSophie's pageI’m running the London Marathon to raise money for the Free Representation Unit, a charity that provides free legal representation for people who can’t afford a lawyer. Their work helps ensure that vu 011
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 15/04/20262026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/rory-gard... Huge thanks to Rory Gardner for agreeing to run the #LondonMarathon for a second time to raise funds for FRU. Please sponsor him to maximise funds for #ProBonoLegalRepresentation2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.comRory's pageAbout us The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fan 011
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Huge thanks to all our partner agencies for subscribing for another year including: @westlondonequality.bsky.social @workrights.bsky.social @arunchica.bsky.social and Citizens Advice Southend, Bucks, Sutton, Braintree, East Herts, Watford and South West London Law Centres. 031
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Many thanks to everyone at South Square Chambers for supporting our work in this way. www.thefru.org.uk/donate #WeDoProBono 012
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 19/03/2026We're delighted to be working with @westlondonequality.bsky.social again this year as as a referral partner. Thanks to everyone at WLEC for working so effectively together to secure #AccessToJustice for our mutual clients. #WeDoProBono 022
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 19/03/2026We're delighted to be working with @workrights.bsky.social again this year as as a referral partner. Thanks to everyone at the Work Rights Centre for working so effectively together to secure #AccessToJustice for our mutual clients. #WeDoProBono 011
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 16/03/2026@landmarkch.bsky.social Huge thanks for this support! 012
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 16/03/20262026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/richard-w... We're pleased to announce our first #LondonMarathon runner this year. Please get behind Richard as he runs to raise funds for #AccessToJustice2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.comRichard's pageThis year I’m running the London Marathon to support the Free Representation Unit (FRU) - a charity that provides free legal advice and representation to people who would otherwise have no access to j 021
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Missed out on a #LondonMarathon place this year? Want to raise funds for #AccessToJustice? Please run for the FRU, we have 3 places to fill. Please contact chief.exec@thefru.org.uk as soon as possible to claim your place. @barristersecret.bsky.social @deshpalpanesarkc.bsky.social @seanjones.org 157
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 20/02/2026#WinOfTheWeek This week Anna Power demonstrates exactly what FRU is about. She gave her client the best shot at making his case. She demonstrated her skills and the judge said she'd done a great job. #AccessToJustice is the winner. You can support this work now at: www.thefru.org.uk/donate 011
David Abbott @davidjabbott.bsky.social · 18/02/2026movementforgood.com/draws/1000?u... This is an easy way to gain £1000 for a fantastic cause. 30 seconds of your time is all it requires. Thanks!movementforgood.comNominate a charity - Movement for GoodNominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now. 012
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Want to have a fun day AND help to promote #AccessToJustice? Volunteer at the London #legalWalk on 9 June. See you there! 011
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 13/02/2026#WinOfTheWeek this week are our amazing student volunteers. Each year they give thousands of hours of their time to represent clients who otherwise would be heading to daunting tribunal hearings alone. Thanks to all our student volunteers! #WeDoProBono #SVW2026 022
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 12/02/2026We look forward to welcoming our next set of volunteers in April and May. You can't book on to this training yet. #WeDoProBono 031
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Check out these Bluesky follower stats: bluefacts.app/profile/free... Thanks to everyone who follows us here. We're also on LinkedIn and Instagram. Please like and share our posts so that we can build supporters and ensure potential clients know about our service. #WeDoProBonobluefacts.appFree Representation Unit (@freerepunit.bsky.social) - Bluesky User InsightsFree Representation Unit has a CloudRank of 4.6 out of 10. Check out your own Bluesky influence score on BlueFacts! 042
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 30/01/2026#WinOfTheWeek Thanks to Hafsah Begum and Sarah Bergstrom for agreeing to become our Vice-chairs. Thanks to Michael Fealy KC and Arthur Lau for agreeing to continue as Chair and Treasurer. Always grateful to 39 Essex for their generous hosting of our meetings. 011
David Abbott @davidjabbott.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Huge thanks to Serle Court Chambers. Please support FRU's work, it's a life saver to hundreds of people every year. www.thefru.org.uk/donatethefru.org.ukPlease Support FRU | FRU 011
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Best wishes to all our aspiring pupil followers with your final pupillage application submissions by 23.59. Remember to spellcheck and don't misname the chambers.media.tenor.comsmoke is coming out of a laptop that says ' aaron ' on itALT: smoke is coming out of a laptop that says ' aaron ' on it 043
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 19/01/2026www.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. #WeDoProBonojudiciary.uk 021
David Abbott @davidjabbott.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Go FRU! www.thefru.org.uk/donatethefru.org.ukPlease Support FRU | FRU 000
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 05/01/2026www.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.pupillagegateway.comFor applicantsThe Pupillage Gateway is the online application system for pupillage. Find out how to apply and view the system timetable. 052
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Wow ELA how can we thank you enough for this support! #WeDoProBono #EmpLaw #EmploymentLaw 041
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 12/12/2025#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 021
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Stand by for an exciting announcement about our Annual General Assembly on 30 October... 021
Reposted by David AbbottFree Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 05/09/2025#WinOfTheWeek is celebrating the legacy of Emma Wilkinson from her work over the past 3 years, as she leaves as our employment law lead this week. We're pleased to still be working with Emma in her role as Director of the Employment Law Advice Network. Bon voyage and au reviour Emma! 031
Reposted by David AbbottMaddy Fogarty Hover @i-am-spottacus.bsky.social · 05/09/2025The Secret Barrister’s done a thriller! And an excellent one. Five stars. Audiobook is excellent! @barristersecret.bsky.social 1194
David Abbott @davidjabbott.bsky.social · 04/09/2025I've pre-emptively wedged mine shut with a chair. 040
David Abbott @davidjabbott.bsky.social · 08/08/2025www.bbc.co.uk/news/article.... This is incredibly concerning. Independent scrutiny of the court system was abolished on the pretext it wasn't necessary. Time for an inquiry into this issue, and for independent scrutiny to be reinstated. Justice is too important to society to operate in the dark.bbc.co.ukCourts service accused of covering up IT bug that caused evidence to go missingSources say judges in courts and tribunals will have made rulings when evidence was incomplete. 000
David Abbott @davidjabbott.bsky.social · 24/06/2025We have the greatest friends and supporters - thanks to everyone. This money will make a massive difference to our service. 010
David Abbott @davidjabbott.bsky.social · 20/06/2025We have some amazing supporters who put their support into action time and time again. 000
