Advocate news

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 2^nd to 6^th 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”.