Advocate news
Throw a legal lifeline this Christmas
23 Nov 2020
Advocate is taking part in the 2020 Big Give Challenge Christmas Challenge, a week in which all donations will be doubled! Find out what we are fundraising for.
Advocate and LawWorks' annual carol concert goes online in 2020
18 Nov 2020
Covid won't stop the annual season-topping Christmas Carol Concert from taking place on the 15th December at 6.30pm. Festive fun as usual!
A round up of the Bar Pro Bono Awards 2020
4 Nov 2020
With a record 51 nominations, Advocate celebrated the incredible pro bono work done by so many barristers in a fun, virtual ceremony.
Advocate and FLBA host joint event for Pro Bono Week
3 Nov 2020
On 4th November, we jointly hosted a lively and interactive session with stories, questions, debate and a heartwarming call to pro bono. Here are the highlights:
Introducing this month's pro bono heroes
3 Nov 2020
As part of our new Top Ten newsletter, we are giving a shout-out to three barristers who have distinguished themselves in the eyes of our applicants. Read more.
Pathways to pro bono
2 Nov 2020
Exploring the decision to try pro bono, a former Advocate casework volunteer explains how her work solidified her decision to commit to law.
Advocate welcomes three new trustees
1 Nov 2020
Three new trustees are joining the board following an open process earlier this year. Pro Bono Week provides the perfect opportunity to introduce them and the ideas that they are bringing to the table. Meet them!
Advocate places record-breaking 1,000 pieces of work in 2020
8 Sep 2020
The Advocate team is delighted to announce that, despite the unprecedented challenges faced by barristers in 2020, we have placed 1,000 pieces of work so far this year. We are overwhelmed with gratitude to our volunteer barristers for their loyalty and dedication to providing access to justice for our applicants.
Pro Bono Week 2020: Pro bono and the pandemic
1 Sep 2020
Pro Bono Week will take place this year from 2nd to 6th November. In this year of unprecedented challenges, for both the voluntary and legal sectors, the role of pro bono legal assistance has never been more important. The overarching theme of Pro Bono Week 2020 is “Pro bono: Through the pandemic and beyond”.