Advocate news
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.
Casework volunteer story: Sophia Bradstreet
5 Aug 2024
As Advocate welcome our next cohort of summer Casework Volunteers, previous stand-out volunteer Sophia Bradstreet has taken the time to reflect on her experience on the impact of the programme and why she recommends it to other law students.