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We are LawWorks (the Solicitors Pro Bono Group) - supporting access to justice & pro bono for individuals & charities across England and Wales. Supported by our members, funders & the Law Society.

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED: you now have until 23:59 on Friday 2 October to submit your nomination for the LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2026. Submit your nomination NOW: www.lawworks.org.uk/solicitors-a... #ProBonoAwards #LawWorks #AccesstoJustice #ProBono #Nominate
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🌱 This #RememberACharityWeek, we’re thinking about the difference we can make for generations to come. A gift in your #Will to #LawWorks can help protect access to justice and support free legal advice for those who need it most: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/sup...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🎉 Nominations are now open for the #LawWorksProBonoAwards 2026! 📅 Nominations close at 11:59pm on Monday 28 September 2026. 👉 Read the nomination guidance, explore all 14 categories and submit your nomination: www.lawworks.org.uk/solicitors-a... #accesstojustice #probono
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
📈 Demand for free legal advice is rising. In 2025, nearly 2/3 #legalclinics across England and Wales reported increased demand, with more than 81000 people receiving free #legaladvice, information or support through the #LawWorks Clinics Network. 📄 Read the full report: lnkd.in/emS-sehG
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
⚖️ Could you answer one #legal question this week? #Volunteer with #FreeLegalAnswers and provide one-off #legaladvice online, whenever you have capacity. Open to any #solicitor with 2+ years' PQE and a current practising certificate. www.lawworks.org.uk/sites/defaul...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
📢 We are delighted to launch the LawWorks Clinics Network Report 2025! Here are some of the key findings from this year's report: 📈 106,391 enquiries ⚖️ 81,743 people supported 🙋‍♀️15,674 volunteers 🏢 317 clinics across England and Wales 📖 Read the full report: www.lawworks.org.uk/solicitors-a...
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Free Representation Unit @freerepunit.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Exciting to be attending the annual @lawworks.bsky.social pro bono conference today. Great to meet all our friends across the sector. Lord Peter Goldsmith and Rebecca Wilkinson open the conference.
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk. Hosted by our Chair Lord Goldsmith KC, it was a privilege to come together around a shared commitment to access to justice. We were honoured to hear from Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and @sarahsackman.bsky.social KC MP.
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The National Pro Bono Centre @nationalprobonocentre.org.uk · 19/05/2026
Join us next month for the online launch of our new impact toolkit, designed specifically for the pro bono sector. 🗓 Thursday 25 June ⏰ 12:30–1:30pm 📍 Online 💸 Free to attend @ncvo.bsky.social @lawworks.bsky.social
Measuring and Understanding Impact in Pro Bono Organisations & Projects

A new tool for the Pro Bono Sector

Thursday 25th June
12:30-1:30pm, Online

By The National Pro Bono Centre and NCVO, featuring insights from pilot organisations LawWorks and University House
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
⚖️ 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...
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The Dickson Poon School of Law @kcllaw.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
👏🎉 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...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
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-...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
#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...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
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...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
😍 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
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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
✨ 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
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
⏰ 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
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
🌍✨ #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
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
🌍✨ 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: Sharon.Batchelor@lawworks.org.uk #LegalProfession
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
#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
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
🎉 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
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
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...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
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
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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. 👍
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
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
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
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
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
2/ Through education & the support, he became a legal advocate for others navigating the same system that once defined his own fate. Thank you to Henry & University of Plymouth Law Clinic for the video! 🤩
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16/06/2025
Windrush scandal victims got less compensation due to lack of legal advice funding, review finds
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Windrush scandal victims got less compensation due to lack of legal advice funding, review finds
Study finds claimants who challenged payouts after taking advice received huge increases, in one case from £300 to £170,000 Survivors of the Home Office Windrush scandal have received significantly less compensation than they may be entitled to, due to the lack of government funding for legal advice during the application process, a study has found. A review of 17 applications to the compensation fund revealed that claimants who challenged their awards after taking legal advice received huge increases in the amount offered. Continue reading...
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CourtWatch @courtwatchproject.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
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]
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The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Join us and @lawatleeds.bsky.social as we co-host the W G Hart Workshop 2025! 🎉 Details below👇
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Safe Passage International @safepassageintl.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
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...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
“Volunteering has helped me build confidence, develop practical skills, and form lasting relationships. It’s shown me how powerful it is to be part of something bigger than yourself.” www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new... Thank you, Ben! #VolunteersWeek #ProBono #AccessToJustice
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Volunteers Week 2025 | LawWorks
At LawWorks, every day we see how volunteer lawyers and law students make a real difference – offering their time, skills, and compassion to help people who would otherwise face legal problems alone. ...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
This evening we hear from Ben, a volunteer legal advisor at the University of Exeter Community Law Clinic. Since September 2024, Ben has been helping local people navigate legal challenges while growing personally and professionally through the experience.
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
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.
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Today we hear from Daniel, a law firm partner, who shares his motivation to 🔼 access to justice 🔼 & inspire the next generation of lawyers www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...
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Volunteers Week 2025 | LawWorks
At LawWorks, every day we see how volunteer lawyers and law students make a real difference – offering their time, skills, and compassion to help people who would otherwise face legal problems alone. ...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
This evening as we reach the half way point of #VolunteersWeek we continue our celebration of individuals who share their legal expertise to help others
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
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
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible individuals who give their time & expertise to support those who need it most. Today we hear from Hollie, a student volunteers advisor at Cardiff University Law Clinic www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new... #VolunteersWeek #ProBono
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Volunteers Week 2025 | LawWorks
At LawWorks, every day we see how volunteer lawyers and law students make a real difference – offering their time, skills, and compassion to help people who would otherwise face legal problems alone. ...
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Cranfield Trust @cranfieldtrust.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Some great pro bono online workshops available for small charities and not-for-profits next week from @lawworks.bsky.social 😃
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
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...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
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...
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Today we talk to Dino one of the brilliant & dedicated volunteers who share their expertise through Free Legal Answers. Dino has been providing pro bono employment law advice since the late 1990s, driven by a deep belief in making legal support accessible to all www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...
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At LawWorks, every day we see how volunteer lawyers and law students make a real difference – offering their time, skills, and compassion to help people who would otherwise face legal problems alone. ...
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protectadvice.bsky.social @protectadvice.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
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.
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
😍 Your commitment helps build a fairer, more accessible justice system for all. We will be sharing volunteers' stories of pro bono across the week and look forward to celebrating their passion with you
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
🫂Whether it’s supporting someone facing eviction, helping a charity navigate complex regulations, or empowering communities through legal education, pro bono work is a lifeline Volunteers’ Week is a moment to say thank you — to every legal professional who steps forward to give back
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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
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
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