Advocate news
Hear from a Casework Volunteer: Xhesika Leka
3 Jul 2024
Xhesika Leka recently graduated from Oxford University with a law degree and is an aspiring commercial lawyer. Xhesika was a Casework Volunteer with Advocate this year, and she has taken the time to share more about how the volunteering experience has been invaluable in applying and expanding her legal knowledge in practice.
Two Advocate caseworkers secure pupillage
21 Jun 2024
We are delighted that two Advocate caseworkers, Emma and Andrew, have successfully secured pupillage. Emma has secured pupillage at One Pump Court, and Andrew has secured pupillage at Gatehouse Chambers, both starting in October 2025.
Publication of the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List
17 Jun 2024
476 barristers across England & Wales are celebrated in the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List endorsed by the Lady Chief Justice.
Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono Award
13 Jun 2024
Advocate attended the 2024 Bar Conference, where the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award for Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono was presented to this year’s winner - Christopher Naish – by the Lady Chief Justice.
2024 Bar Pro Bono Awards
9 May 2024
Advocate were delighted to hold the 2024 Bar Pro Bono Awards ceremony on 8th May to celebrate this year's pro bono heroes.
New Pro Bono Guide for Pupils & Supervisors
5 Apr 2024
As many pupils begin their second six this April, we are delighted to announce the publication of a new guide called ‘Pro Bono: A guide for Pupils and Supervisors’.
Justice and access to it: A lecture by Advocate’s former Chairman, Sir Robin Knowles CBE
15 Mar 2024
On 14th 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'.
#ProBono35 – Supporting access to justice for everyone
8 Feb 2024
As the AtP renewal process approaches, Rebecca Wilkie, Advocate’s CEO, highlights why supporting Advocate through the #ProBono35 campaign makes a real difference in improving access to justice.
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.