Advocate news

Advocate and LawWorks celebrate pro bono this Christmas at our seventh annual Carol Concert

11 Dec 2024

Advocate were delighted to hold our sold-out Carols for Pro Bono on 10th December 2024. 

Young Lawyers Event, Pro Bono Week 2024

20 Nov 2024

This Pro Bono Week, Advocate were delighted to hold an event in partnership with a number of organisations for young lawyers looking to get involved in pro bono work. 

Pro Bono Week 2024: Reflections from Advocate CEO, Rebecca Wilkie

12 Nov 2024

As a successful and event-filled Pro Bono Week draws to a close, our CEO Rebecca Wilkie reflects on the highlights of the week.

Launch of the Leeds Business and Property Court Litigant-in-Person Support Scheme

21 Oct 2024

Following an initial introduction at the end of 2023, Advocate are pleased to finally be launching the Leeds Business and Property Court Litigant-in-Person Support Scheme (“Leeds BPC Scheme”).

New guidance on how pro bono work can assist when applying for silk

8 Oct 2024

Advocate are delighted to have produced a new guide that explains how pro bono work can assist when applying for silk. 

Celebrate Christmas at Temple Church: Carols for Pro Bono 2024

23 Sep 2024

Join two access to justice charities for Carols for Pro Bono in London on Tuesday 10th December 2024!

Get partnered with costs specialists when making costs orders on your pro bono cases

10 Sep 2024

Pro Bono Expert Support (PBES) is launching a new branch to include assistance with preparing schedule of costs and drafting applications for pro bono costs orders.

Launch of the Manchester Chancery Litigant in Person Support Scheme (M-CLIPS)

4 Sep 2024

Advocate are launching the Manchester Chancery Litigant in Person Support Scheme ("M-CLIPS") in September to provide unrepresented parties on-the-day advice and advocacy. It has been established with the support of Business and Property Court Judges in Manchester, the Northern Circuit, the Northern Business and Property bar Association and the Local Bar. 

Birmingham CLIPS (B-CLIPS) Scheme completes successful pilot

29 Aug 2024

Having been met with outstanding enthusiasm from volunteers at a number of local chambers, we are delighted to be celebrating the successful completion of the pilot of the Birmingham Chancery Litigant in Person Support Scheme (“B-CLIPS”), having concluded its initial 3 month run in July this year.

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