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The National Pro Bono Centre @nationalprobonocentre.org.uk · 12/05/2026

How does thinking about framing help us communicate more effectively about pro bono and access to justice? We were delighted to explore this topic yesterday with communications professionals and senior lawyers from a wide range of amazing justice charities and organisations.

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Legal Action Group @legalactiongroup.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

📣1 WEEK UNTIL... LAG's #MigrantLaw Conference📣 12 May | 9:30am - 6pm | @doughtystreet.bsky.social Must-attend for all involved in migrant law & advocacy! Lawyers, advice organisations, charities & law centres welcome! @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social Get your tickets now➡️ swiy.co/Migrant_Law_Con_26

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales has now been published.  700 barristers have been recognised among the 5,550 lawyers on the List, a 13% increase in barrister submissions since last year. #ProBonoRecognitionList #WeDoProBono

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rightsnet @rightsnet.org.uk · 14/04/2026

We've added a new vacancy listing from @weareadvocate.bsky.social Casework Manager Full time £40,000 - £44,000 Location: London / Hybrid working Deadline: 20 April, 2026 More: rightsnet.org.uk/jobs

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33 Bedford Row @33bedfordrow.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We are delighted to announce that Christina Warner has been shortlisted for 'International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year' at the Advocate Awards 2026. @christinawarner.bsky.social @weareadvocate.bsky.social #AdvocateAwards #ProBono #RubysLaw #ChambersNews #DomesticAbuse #InternationalLaw

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

🏆 🌟 We are excited to announce the shortlist for our 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards! Over 40 nominees have reached the shortlist, reflecting the dedication shown across the Bar to promoting access to justice for all. Many congratulations - we look forward to the ceremony on 19th May!

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

As we eagerly await the shortlist for our 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards, meet our esteemed judging panel ⭐ 🏆 . View the full list of nominees and find out more about the awards by clicking the link in the comments. Stay tuned for the announcement of the shortlist! #BarProBonoAwards #Advocate30Years

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londonlegal.bsky.social @londonlegal.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We need your help at the London #LegalWalk! Volunteer as a route marshal and support #AccessToJustice this summer: zurl.co/fKezt It's a great way to spend a day in the sunshine and do something good for the community! 💛 ☀️

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

📣 Are you a pupil who is about to start their second six? Our Pupil Pledge initiative offers a simple yet impactful way for pupil barristers to get involved in pro bono from the very start of their careers at the Bar. Find out more & get involved today: bit.ly/PupilPledge26

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Legal Action Group @legalactiongroup.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🚨 2026 London Legal Walk announced The London Legal Support Trust says this year's walk will take place on 9 June, led by the Lady Chief Justice. Funds raised support free legal advice charities helping those unable to afford legal support. ➡️ Sign up: swiy.co/szaH

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2026 London Legal Walk announced

The London Legal Support Trust has announced that the 2026 London Legal Walk will take place on 9 June.

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Legal Action Group @legalactiongroup.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

🔔 DON'T MISS OUT... Our #MentalHealthAct2025 Conference is on the 27th March! 🔔 The conference will cover what’s changing with the new Act, why it matters & what practitioners need to know. Click here to register➡️ swiy.co/MHA_26

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Legal Action Group @legalactiongroup.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

🏠IT'S NEXT WEEK! Our 4-part #HousingLaw training will provide clear info on the #RentersRightsAct & practical tools to navigate housing issues with confidence. It will be delivered over 4 online sessions on 17, 19, 25 & 26 March, 5pm-7pm. BOOK HERE➡️ swiy.co/housing_intro_26

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Today is the last chance to add names to feature on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List! If you or members of your chambers completed 25+ hours of pro bono work last year, make sure it’s recognised. Add your name now: bit.ly/3UirYt5 #ProBonoRecognitionList

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Just 2 days left to add your name to the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List! If you completed 25+ hours of pro bono work in 2025, now is the moment to make sure your contribution is recognised alongside others across England & Wales. Add your name: bit.ly/3UirYt5 #ProBonoRecognitionList #WeDoProBono

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The practising certificate renewal process is now open via MyBar. When renewing, barristers can choose to donate £35+ to Advocate. If you’re able to give, your support will help meet growing demand for pro bono assistance. Find out more & donate when you renew: bit.ly/AtP2026 #ProBono35

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

There is just 1 week left to submit your name to appear on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales! 🌟 If you completed 25 hours of pro bono work in 2025, submit your name by Friday 6th March to be recognised: bit.ly/3UirYt5

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

📣 New Bar in the Community opportunities this week for barristers and legal professionals looking to give back to social and community causes! Find out more and view the latest opportunities here: bit.ly/BICopps #BarInTheCommunity #LegalVolunteering

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

As the Authorisation to Practise (AtP) process approaches, our Chair Sharif A. Shivji KC reflects on why barristers’ financial support is so vital in helping us ensure that a lack of means is never a barrier to accessing justice. Read on: bit.ly/SSAtP26 #ProBono35 #WeDoProBono #AccessToJustice

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Nominations for the 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards are now closed. We’re thrilled to have received 70+ nominations across the 9 categories. In our 30th year, it’s inspiring to see the breadth & depth of pro bono work across the Bar nationwide. Shortlist coming soon! #BarProBonoAwards #Advocate30Years

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

One month to go until submissions close for the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List! If you completed 25 hours of pro bono work in 2025, have your contribution formally recognised alongside others in the profession. 📅 Closes 6th March 2026 🔗 Submit: bit.ly/3UirYt5 #WeProBono #ProBonoRecognitionList

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

🏆 Nominations are still open for the 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards! Categories range from Young & Junior Barrister to KC, Chambers, International, and Social Responsibility awards. ⏰ Nominate by Friday 30 Jan: bit.ly/BarProBonoAwards 🎥 Be inspired by last year’s winners: bit.ly/WinnersBPA2025

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Legal Action Group @legalactiongroup.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

✨🔷Intermediate-Advanced Level Inquest training - 20 Jan 2026🔷✨ This hybrid all-day course is for inquest practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge & stay ahead of new developments. ✨IN-PERSON tickets available here➡ hi.switchy.io/k-7O ✨ONLINE tickets available here➡ swiy.co/inquests-online

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Happy New Year from Advocate! We look forward to the year ahead, with 2026 celebrating our 30th birthday 🎉. Don't forget that you can still nominate for our 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards🏆 (close 30 Jan). Find out more: bit.ly/BarProBonoAwards #WeDoProBono #Advocate30Years #BarProBonoAwards

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

We truly enjoyed our #CarolsForProBono held in partnership with @lawworks.bsky.social last night! Thanks to our generous attendees, we raised over £24,000. 🎄🎉 See some highlights from the night and read more about the event here: bit.ly/Carols4ProBono2025 #WeDoProBono #AccessToJustice

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

🎙️We are delighted to have featured in the first ever episode of the Movers & Returners Podcast by Inner Temple to share about how volunteering through Advocate can be a great opportunity for those looking to change practice areas. Thank you to @innertemple.org.uk for having us! 🎧 Listen below ⬇️

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

📢 Bar in the Community: new Trustee opportunity! LawCare - the mental health charity for the legal sector - is recruiting 4 new Trustees to join their board. 📅 Deadline: 14 December 2025 Apply now! ⬇️ bit.ly/LawCareTrustee #BarInTheCommunity #Trusteeships #LegalVolunteering

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Thanks so much @innertemple.org.uk for having us! We can't wait for this to come out. Watch this space 🎙️.

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

📣 New #BarInTheCommunity opportunities! 1. Emmaus UK Trustee: lnkd.in/efbrEbjQ 2. @advicenow.bsky.social Treasurer with legal experience: lnkd.in/enbezGVV 3. Harrow Cycle Hub Trustee: lnkd.in/ex64emZN ⚡ Found out more about BIC: bit.ly/BICVol

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

📣 Want to make a pro bono impact before the year ends? Complete 25 hours to appear on the 2026 #ProBonoRecognitionList of England & Wales. Already reached the 25 hour mark? Make sure to add your name: bit.ly/3UirYt5 Need hours? Find pro bono opportunities with Advocate: bit.ly/VolAdvoc8

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

🔎 Pro Bono Week 2025: Our Week of Pro Bono in Action One of our busiest weeks yet - 26 events across the country, new collaborations, inspiring stories and even our first comedy night. ⚡ Read more: bit.ly/PBinAction25 Thank you to everyone supporting pro bono this year. #ProBonoWeek #WeDoProBono

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Our week of Pro Bono in Action: Pro Bono Week 2025 highlights

From our first ever Advocate Comedy Night to the Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards, Pro Bono Week 2025 has truly been one to remember for Advocate.

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Nominations are now OPEN for the 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards! 🏆🌟 As Advocate marks 30 years of supporting access to justice, we’re celebrating the Bar’s incredible pro bono contributions across 9 award categories. 🗓️ Deadline: 30th Jan 2026 Nominate now ➡️ bit.ly/BarProBonoAwards #BarProBonoAwards

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

📣 Pro Bono Week 2025 has finally arrived! 🎉 This year’s theme is ‘Pro Bono in Action’. Stay tuned to our LinkedIn page for all the latest updates & stories throughout the week: linkedin.com/company/wear... Join in online with the hashtags #ProBonoWeek & #WeDoProBono @probonoweekuk.bsky.social

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

We are so excited that DUO MELUS of City Music Foundation will be performing at our Christmas Carol Concert held with @lawworks.bsky.social! The pair are known for their new repertoire and innovative performing.🎄🎶 Don’t miss out! Some tickets are still available to purchase ➡️ bit.ly/Carols25

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

✨CAROLS FOR PRO BONO✨  A shout-out to Harbour Underwriting for kindly sponsoring our Christmas Carol Concert held with @lawworks.bsky.social for another year! 🌟  Don’t miss out on this festive highlight in the calendar! Purchase your tickets now ➡️ bit.ly/Carols25

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

THANK YOU to 3 more #PupilPledge completers for making a tangible difference to people in urgent need of pro bono help! 🎉 Rossen Roussanov - @landmarkch.bsky.social Michael Ruddick - Crown Prosecution Service Laura Naomi Bramall - Serjeants Inn Find out more & get involved: bit.ly/PupilPledge25

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

✨ HEADLINE SPONSOR ✨ We are thrilled that Hewetson & Co are our headline sponsor for our Carol Concert held with @lawworks.bsky.social on 16 December, helping us continue to meet the growing need for pro bono legal support. 🌟 Join us for this Christmas celebration ⬇️ bit.ly/Carols25

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

✨CAROLS FOR PRO BONO ✨ Join Advocate & @lawworks.bsky.social on 16 Dec at Temple Church London for an evening of festive music, celebration & support for pro bono.🎄 “A wonderful event... becoming a lovely Christmas tradition!” Tickets: bit.ly/Carols25 #CarolsForProBono

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

📣 @probonoweekuk.bsky.social is just 3 weeks away! Young lawyers - join us on 4 Nov at Macfarlanes LLP for an evening on how pro bono can shape your legal career. Listen to an inspiring panel, learn practical tips & network over drinks and canapes. RSVP here: bit.ly/YLE2025 #ProBonoWeek

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

✨ SPECIAL GUEST ✨ We're delighted that actor NEIL STUKE - best known for playing Billy Lamb in the BBC legal drama Silk - will be joining us as a guest reader at the Advocate & @lawworks.bsky.social Carol Concert on Tuesday 16 December! 🎄🎶 Purchase your tickets➡️ bit.ly/Carols25

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🔎 Bridging the justice gap on the Western Circuit: Helen Moizer of No.18 Chambers has made pro bono central to her practice since taking the Advocate Pupil Pledge. From EAT cases to regional committee work, she’s helping ensure local access to justice. Read on: bit.ly/HelenWestern

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Bridging the justice gap on the Western Circuit: Helen Moizer’s story

Helen Moizer, a barrister at No.18 Chambers and former Advocate Caseworker, shares how pro bono work has shaped her early practice.

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🚶‍♀️ Our Northern Circuit caseworker, Chloe, had a great time representing Advocate at the Manchester Legal Walk! Over £2,600 was raised to support free legal advice services - thank you to everyone who participated! Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/mcrlega... #LegalWalk #AccessToJustice

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

✨ SPECIAL GUEST ✨  We are delighted that film & TV actress RACHAEL STIRLING will be joining us as one of our guest readers at the Advocate & @lawworks.bsky.social Carol Concert taking place on Tuesday 16 December! 🎄🎶  Tickets are selling fast! Purchase yours today ➡️ bit.ly/Carols25

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Pro Bono Week is 4 weeks away! Join us for Young Lawyers: The Impact of Pro Bono on 4 Nov at Macfarlanes LLP (6–8:30pm). Hear from a great panel, network & learn how pro bono work can shape your legal career. RSVP here: bit.ly/YLE2025 #ProBonoWeek

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

As we start the new legal year, we are delighted to shout-out more Pupil Pledge completers! 🎉 Zoe Leigh Bushby, Magdalen Chambers Zara Yusuf, @threestonechambers.bsky.social If you are a pupil in your 2nd six, join them in making a difference through the Pupil Pledge! ➡️ bit.ly/PupilPledge25

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

📢 As a new legal year commences, why not make a commitment to take on some pro bono work? If you complete 25 hours or more pro bono work in this calendar year, you can appear on the next #ProBonoRecognitionList of England & Wales! 🌟 Find out more➡️ bit.ly/3UirYt5

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

📢 BIC opportunities for barristers and chambers professionals! Three ways to use your legal expertise for good: 1️⃣ Chair/Trustee – @nsunnews.bsky.social 2️⃣ Speaker – Education Training Foundation 3️⃣ Trustee – @thrombosisuk.bsky.social 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/BICVol #LegalVolunteering

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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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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

📣 Calling all young lawyers! Join Advocate for a Pro Bono Week event on 4 Nov! Hear from peers, get tips, and learn how to fit pro bono into your practice. 📍Macfarlanes, London ⏰ 6-8:30pm 🔗 Find out more & sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/YLE2025

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

✨ CAROLS FOR PRO BONO ✨ Tickets are now on sale for our eighth annual Christmas Carol Concert! Join us & @lawworks.bsky.social for an unmissable night of festive cheer at Temple Church London on 16 December.🎄 Find out more & purchase your tickets! ⬇️ bit.ly/Carols25 #Carols4ProBono

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Advocate are thrilled to see part 2 of the coverage of our winners of this year's Bar Pro Bono Awards in Counsel Magazine! 📰 🔎 Hear from Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year Jesse Crozier, & Pro Bono Chambers' Professional of the Year Siobhan Samuel ⬇️ bit.ly/counsel25pt2

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Bar Pro Bono Awards 2025: winners’ stories (2)

Why we do pro bono – in the second part of a series celebrating the 2025 Bar Pro Bono Award winners, Jesse Crozier and Siobhan Samuel share the stories behind their awards

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