Advocate news
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.
Launch of new Partner Scheme for Competition Appeal Tribunal Proceedings
24 Sep 2025
In partnership with the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), Advocate is pleased to announce the launch of a new pilot scheme offering legal assistance and representation to litigants in person involved in proceedings before the CAT.
Carols for Pro Bono 2025: Join us for a night of festive cheer at Temple Church
22 Sep 2025
Now in its eighth year, the Advocate and LawWorks Christmas Carol Concert returns as a popular seasonal highlight!
Barrister acting pro bono successfully assists a mother in the Court of Appeal
8 Jul 2025
Advocate panel member Dr Niaz Shah of Nexus Chambers has successfully helped a mother in the Court of Appeal to have her appeal for her application for an EEA family permit to be reconsidered after initially being refused by both the First-tier and Upper Tribunals.
Ramby de Mello wins the 2025 Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono Award
9 Jun 2025
On 7th June, the Lady Chief Justice presented the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award for Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono to this year’s winner, Ramby de Mello of No5 Barristers' Chambers, at the 2025 Bar Conference.