Useful guides for pro bono work

All barristers can benefit from undertaking pro bono work, be it for the personal reward of helping those in desperate need of support or expanding their area of practice.

Advocate want to make it easier for barristers and legal professionals to make a difference to the lives of people who need pro bono assistance, which is why we have a number of guides available to help different groups get involved in pro bono work.

These tailored guides include information about why pro bono is important, the benefits it can bring, and how barristers can be supported by Advocate, chambers and other initiatives to undertake pro bono work.

See our guides below:

How do I get involved in pro bono work with Advocate?
Pro Bono in Chambers: A Guide for and by Chambers Staff
Guide to Pro Bono for Employed Barristers
Guide to Pro Bono for Pupils and Supervisors
Guide to Pro Bono for Movers and Returners
Guide for KC applications - How pro bono work can assist when applying for silk
Information on Reviewing for Senior Barristers
Information for Retiring Lawyers
Pro Bono Costs: Guidance for Advocates