Advocate news
Congratulations to the newly appointed Silks for 2026
23 Mar 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
19 Feb 2026
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.
Marking two years of Birmingham CLIPS
2 Feb 2026
Advocate recently marked the second anniversary of the Birmingham Chancery Litigant in Person Support Scheme ("B-CLIPS") with a celebratory reception. B-CLIPS was established two years ago to provide on-the-day advice and advocacy for unrepresented parties appearing on the Interim Applications List of the Business and Property Court.
Advocate hold sold out Christmas Carol Concert fundraiser with LawWorks for pro bono
17 Dec 2025
Hundreds of people joined Advocate and LawWorks for our eighth annual Christmas Carol Concert - Carols for Pro Bono - raising over £24,000 in total for our two charities.
Our week of Pro Bono in Action: Pro Bono Week 2025 highlights
13 Nov 2025
From our first ever Advocate Comedy Night to the Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards, Pro Bono Week 2025 has truly been one to remember for Advocate as we were involved in 26 events nationwide.
Thoughts on Pro Bono Week from our Western Circuit Caseworker
12 Nov 2025
Our Western Circuit Caseworker, Louis, offers his reflections on Pro Bono Week 2025 having been involved in a number of pro bono events in London and the southwest.
Advocate brings laughter to Pro Bono Week 2025
6 Nov 2025
As part of this year's Pro Bono Week celebrations, Advocate was delighted to host its first-ever Comedy Night, Stand Up for Justice, bringing together laughter and generosity in support of pro bono.
Advocate hosts first ever Clerks’ Event for Pro Bono Week 2025
5 Nov 2025
As part of Pro Bono Week 2025, Advocate were delighted to host our first ever Clerks' Breakfast event.
New Pro Bono Scheme launched for unrepresented parties in the Commercial Court and LCCC
3 Nov 2025
Advocate is launching the Commercial Court and London Circit Commercial Court Pro Bono Scheme to Litigants in Person apppearing before these specialist courts.