Opening Times in Holiday Period:
Advocate's last working day of the year will be Tuesday 24th December 2024. We will reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2025. Please note that we typically require at least three weeks to process applications (excluding our closure over the holiday period), starting from the date that we receive all of the information we have asked for. We appreciate your patience in responding to you if you contact us in the run up to or during the period when our office is closed.
We exist because committed barristers across England and Wales
care about access to justice for everyone
We match members of the public who need free legal help with barristers who are willing to donate their time and expertise in deserving cases for those who are unable to obtain legal aid and cannot afford to pay.
Advocate is the Bar’s national pro bono charity that makes it possible for barristers to balance a dedicated practice with making a significant contribution to the community.
“The judiciary recognises the critical contribution that the Bar makes to access to justice through its pro bono work. It is a huge credit to practitioners that they are willing to give up their time for free to help the most vulnerable members of society.”
- The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill
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Young Lawyers Event, Pro Bono Week 2024
This Pro Bono Week, Advocate were delighted to hold an event in partnership with a number of organisations for young lawyers looking to get involved in pro bono work.
Pro Bono Week 2024: Reflections from Advocate CEO, Rebecca Wilkie
As a successful and event-filled Pro Bono Week draws to a close, our CEO Rebecca Wilkie reflects on the highlights of the week.
Launch of the Leeds Business and Property Court Litigant-in-Person Support Scheme
Following an initial introduction at the end of 2023, Advocate are pleased to finally be launching the Leeds Business and Property Court Litigant-in-Person Support Scheme (“Leeds BPC Scheme”).