Advocate news

Justice and access to it: A lecture by Advocate’s former Chairman, Sir Robin Knowles CBE

15 Mar 2024

On 14^th March, Advocate was delighted to host a lecture given by our new Joint President (and former Chairman), Sir Robin Knowles CBE at Lincoln’s Inn. The lecture was titled 'Justice and Access To It'.

Applying for Pupillage: Hear a Young Barrister's Top Ten Tips

2 Feb 2024

Ahead of the upcoming deadline for pupillage application, Advocate Panel Member and former caseworker, Markus Findlay, shares his top ten tips for securing pupillage.

Exeter Family Law Clinic launching with CASS+

12 Jan 2024

On Wednesday 17th January, Advocate will be launching the Exeter Family Law Clinic in cooperation with the Exeter Family Law Court and CASS Plus.

Launch of the Birmingham CLIPS Scheme

5 Jan 2024

We are pleased to be launching the Birmingham Chancery Litigant in Person Support Scheme (“B CLIPS”), established alongside the Midland Chancery and Commercial Bar Association (MCCBA) in January 2024.

Advocate and LawWorks celebrate Christmas with sold-out Carol Concert

15 Dec 2023

Over 500 people joined us yesterday evening at our sixth annual Christmas Carol Concert held with LawWorks, ‘Carols for Pro Bono’.

Our target to place 50 family cases in November 2023

7 Dec 2023

We reached our target of placing 50 family cases by the end of November 2023 to meet the growing demand in requests for assistance in family law.

Information for Retiring Lawyers

6 Nov 2023

Retired lawyers report that doing pro bono work or non-legal volunteering in retirement is a very rewarding way to spend their time and give back to their communities, while utilising their extensive legal skills. The National Pro Bono Centre with Advocate and LawWorks has put together practical information explaining how to do pro bono work in retirement, as well as ways to give your time.

Bridging the Bar - Miah shares on her time interning at Advocate

25 Sep 2023

Miah interned with Advocate through Bridging The Bar (BTB)'s Academy programme. Hear all about her experience and why she decided to intern with Advocate.