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.
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.
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”).
8 Oct 2024
Advocate are delighted to have produced a new guide that explains how pro bono work can assist when applying for silk.
23 Sep 2024
Join two access to justice charities for Carols for Pro Bono in London on Tuesday 10th December 2024!
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.
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.
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.
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.