Advocate news
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.
Advocate Caseworkers to begin pupillage in September 2024
2 Aug 2024
We are delighted that Karl and Emma, caseworkers and past casework volunteers, will be beginning pupillage in September 2024. Karl will be at at the Government Legal Department and Emma will be at 30 Park Place Chambers in Cardiff.
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.