Advocate news
Shortlist announced for the 2025 Bar Pro Bono Awards
9 Apr 2025
With the 2025 Bar Pro Bono Awards just one month away, Advocate is delighted to announce the eagerly anticipated shortlist. Held annually, the Bar Pro Bono Awards are a unique opportunity in the legal calendar to celebrate the remarkable pro bono achievements of the Bar in England and Wales.
Over 600 barristers recognised on the 2025 Recognition List
7 Apr 2025
Today, 617 barristers across England & Wales were celebrated on the second ever Pro Bono Recognition List endorsed by the Lady Chief Justice. Advocate are delighted to see a 30% increase in submissions from the Bar since last year.
Donate to Advocate during ATP renewal
6 Mar 2025
Every year, barristers have the opportunity to donate to Advocate when renewing their practising certificates. The donations received through this process make up nearly 50% of our charity's annual funding. If you can, please donate to Advocate when renewing your practising certificate this year to allow us to continue providing life-changing pro bono support.
Advocate CEO reflects on the value of barristers' support ahead of ATP
27 Feb 2025
In this blog, Advocate CEO Rebecca Wilkie reflects on the value of barristers' support ahead of the annual Authorisation to Practise process opening, when barristers have the opportunity to donate £35 or more to Advocate when renewing practising certificates.
Advocate congratulate the newly appointed Silks for 2025
29 Jan 2025
Advocate would like to extend our congratulations to the new barristers appointed King's Counsel on 24th January 2025.
Celebrating a successful first year of the Birmingham Chancery Litigant in Person Support Scheme (B-CLIPS)
20 Jan 2025
Advocate and the Midland Chancery and Commercial Bar Association (MCCBA) were delighted to hold a reception at St Philips Chambers to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Birmingham Chancery Litigant in Person Support Scheme (B-CLIPS) and to launch the permanent, expanded Scheme for 2025.
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.