Barristers' stories

Hear from Pupil Pledge Completer, Matthew Todd

Pupil barrister Matthew Todd has shared with Kenworthy's Chambers about why he chose to get involved with the Advocate Pupil Pledge, his experience of pro bono work, and why he would encourage other pupils to sign up to the Pupil Pledge. 

Thomas Johnson - hear from an employed barrister volunteer

Thomas Johnson, a barrister in the Class Action and Finance Litigation Team at Edwin Coe LLP, has spoken to us about how he first got involved with Advocate as a panel member. He provides us with his insight into how taking on pro bono work can have unique advantages for the Employed Bar. 

Mentoring through Collaborate

Jagoda Klimowicz, of Brick Court Chambers, received mentoring on an Advocate case, from Sebastian Naughton of Serjeants’ Inn Chambers, through Collaborate. Here they speak of their experience of mentoring and working on pro bono cases more generally.

Maureen Obi-Ezekpazu

Maureen Obi-Ezekpazu speaks to us about following your passion to do pro bono and help those who are not, in that moment, able to help themselves.

Catherine Piercy

Catherine Piercy, a commercial and insurance barrister from Gatehouse Chambers, talks us through why she decided to become a Pro Bono Champion and the importance of taking on pro bono work.

David Grant QC

David Grant QC from Outer Temple Chambers is a chancery barrister who does pro bono work through CLIPS, one of Advocate's partner schemes. He explains why it's such worthwhile experience.