Advocate news
New Pro Bono Patrons 2018 celebrated
29 Mar 2018
New Pro Bono Patron acknowledgement awarded to chambers and individuals supporting the Bar Pro Bono Unit
Bar Pro Bono Award 2017: Winner Announced!
6 Nov 2017
Tanya Murshed is the winner of the Bar Pro Bono Award 2017 for her outstanding pro bono work assisting convicted individuals on death row in Uganda. A special commendation has also been awarded this year to Kirsty Brimelow QC, Chair of the Bar Human Rights Committee, in recognition of her outstanding long-term contribution to assisting on human rights issues around the world.
Recognising the very best of the Bar's commitment to Pro Bono work
19 Sep 2017
Nominations for the 2017 Bar Pro Bono Award are now open! Every year the Bar Pro Bono Award recognises outstanding commitment to pro bono work by a barrister or chambers.
Judgment in Ilott case handed down today
15 Mar 2017
Judgment in the Ilott case handed down by the Supreme Court today, 15th March 2017
Bar Pro Bono Award 2016: Nominations now open
10 Aug 2016
Nominations for the 2016 Bar Pro Bono Award are now open.
Walk with us, Walk for us: London Legal Walk 2016
31 May 2016
Thank you to all 86 Bar teams who raised money for free legal advice services across the capital during this year's London Legal Walk.
London Legal Walk 2015
18 May 2015
The London Legal walk is taking place once again this year to raise money for free legal advice providers and the vulnerable people they assist.