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.
“As Advocate celebrates 30 years of service, the judiciary recognises the vital contribution that the Bar has made to access to justice through its pro bono work. It is a huge credit to practitioners that, over three decades, they have given up their time freely to support the most vulnerable members of society in need of Advocate’s services.”
- The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill
We really need your support
Advocate is an independent charity that relies on donations to meet all its running costs.
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Making a difference where it’s needed most: A frontline perspective on barrister support
In the final few days of our campaign to ask barristers to opt into donating £35 or more to Advocate during practising renewal, our Western Circuit caseworker, Louis, shares his frontline reflections on the impact of barristers’ support for Advocate’s work.
Congratulations to the newly appointed Silks for 2026
Congratulations to all those barristers who will be sworn in as Silks before the Lord Chancellor at Westminster Hall on 23rd March 2026. We are immensely proud that 49 of the 96 new KCs volunteer on our panel, and that a further 6 are Case Reviewers.
ATP: A small contribution making a big difference
During the Authorisation to Practise (ATP) process on MyBar, you will see an option to support Advocate by donating £35 - a simple step that helps keep our service running. Please support us if you can.