Advocate news
Bridging the Bar - Hear from intern Simran on her time at Advocate
3 Jul 2023
Last year Simran interned with Advocate through Bridging The Bar (BTB)'s Academy programme. Hear all about her experience and how it has shaped her career.
Launch of the Leeds-BPC LIP Scheme and Yorkshire Pro Bono Committee
30 Jun 2023
We were delighted to support the launch of the Leeds Business and Property Court LIP Duty Scheme in June. Attendees at the event have also formed a Yorkshire Pro Bono Committee to further facilitate Access to Justice in the North East.
Guide to Pro Bono for the Employed Bar
23 Jun 2023
Guide on pro bono work produced for the Employed Bar in partnership with the Bar Council, BACFI, FRU, the In House Pro Bono Group, the GLD and Advocate.
Sarah Abram KC appointed as Advocate's new Vice Chair
18 May 2023
We are pleased to announce Sarah Abram KC has been appointed as Advocate's new Vice Chair.
Pro Bono and Your Practice in Wales – Register your spot here!
10 May 2023
Join Advocate and the Wales & Chester Circuit on Thursday 6th July at University Cardiff Pro Bono Suite for a seminar on pro bono.
Attorney General's Pro Bono Committee
23 Mar 2023
Our Chair, Sharif Shivji KC, gave a presentation to the Solicitor General, the former Attorney General and members of the Attorney General’s pro bono committee about our work and the challenges on access to justice.
Advocate welcomes new second six pupils!
23 Mar 2023
Find out how signing up with Advocate and taking on pro bono work can be great experience for junior practioners and how you can get your pro bono work recognised through the Pupil Pledge!
Spring into Bar in the Community’s next chapter!
6 Mar 2023
We are excited to launch Bar in the Community’s new website featuring a fresh array of volunteering opportunities.
Introducing The Chambers Pro Bono Framework
17 Feb 2023
#TheFramework is an opportunity for all Chambers in England & Wales to establish their commitment to pro bono and access to justice.