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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.

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.

Lord Justice Zacaroli shares the impact that pro bono work has on career development, particularly for those contemplating a judicial career.

Zoe shares why she chooses to undertake pro bono work in the South West through Advocate to not only give back to others, but also because of the support available, which has in turn helped her develop professionally and gain transferable skills.

When Bryan came to Advocate, he was facing every parent’s worst nightmare. A final court order had stripped him of his parental responsibility, changed his child’s surname without his consent, and restricted him to indirect contact only. He was desperate not to lose his relationship with his child. Alone, and without the means to challenge the decision, Bryan turned to Advocate for help.

Karen approached Advocate for help on behalf of her partner, Sarah, whose son took his own life. Barristers Sunyana Sharma of 3PB and Markus Findlay of Doughty Street Chambers volunteered to assist at the inquest, with the support of a team of solicitors from Arnold & Porter.