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Advocate

@weareadvocate

We are a charity that finds free legal assistance from volunteer barristers for people who are unable to obtain legal aid and cannot afford to pay.

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In The Brief from Times Law: DLA Piper Careers is most searched for firm for job searchers & Adam Wagner KC scoops international pro bono award from Advocate. Sign up for the latest #legal news, comment & gossip: home.thetimes.com/newsletters

In The Brief from <a href="/TimesLaw/">Times Law</a>: <a href="/dlapipercareers/">DLA Piper Careers</a> is most searched for firm for job searchers &amp; <a href="/AdamWagner1/">Adam Wagner KC</a> scoops international pro bono award from <a href="/WeAreAdvocate/">Advocate</a>. Sign up for the latest #legal news, comment &amp; gossip: home.thetimes.com/newsletters
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We are really looking forward to this year's Bar Conference where the Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono: the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award will be presented. 🌟🏆 🔗Book your tickets for this year's conference taking place in Birmingham on 7th June: bit.ly/BarCouncilConf

We are really looking forward to this year's Bar Conference where the Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono: the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award will be presented. 🌟🏆

🔗Book your tickets for this year's conference taking place in Birmingham on 7th June: bit.ly/BarCouncilConf
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This event raises funds for important free legal advice charities, such as Advocate and Free Representation Unit (FRU) Follow this link to support our walkers: londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lamb-chambe… #londonlegalwalk #londonlegalwalk2025 #lambchambers #relationshipsmatter

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Behind every great charity? Often a lawyer giving time+ talent for free. But... ⛔ 12% of charity boards lack legal skills ⚖️ 1 in 4 rely on outside legal advice. Not sure where to start? Try LawWorks and Advocate P.S. #ProBonoWeek 2025 is coming - 3-7 Nov 🎉

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Congratulations to Ramby de Mello of No5 Barristers’ Chambers, winner of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono: the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award. 🌟🏆 The award was presented this morning at The Bar Council #BarConf2025 by the Lady Chief Justice. Well done, Ramby! 🎉

Congratulations to Ramby de Mello of No5 Barristers’ Chambers, winner of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono: the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award. 🌟🏆

The award was presented this morning at <a href="/thebarcouncil/">The Bar Council</a> #BarConf2025 by the Lady Chief Justice.

Well done, Ramby! 🎉
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Thank you 4PB! 🙌 We look forward to seeing all the chambers on the day who have signed up to walk the #LondonLegalWalk in support of #AccessToJustice! 🚶

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Just one week to go until the London #LegalWalk! 🌞🚶 We are thrilled that 109 chambers have signed up to take part in the walk organised by London Legal Support Trust, all in support of #AccessToJustice. 👏 The Advocate team look forward to seeing everybody there and cheering you on!

Just one week to go until the London #LegalWalk! 🌞🚶

We are thrilled that 109 chambers have signed up to take part in the walk organised by <a href="/londonlegal/">London Legal Support Trust</a>, all in support of #AccessToJustice. 👏

The Advocate team look forward to seeing everybody there and cheering you on!
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We were delighted to see 4,874 barristers & solicitors recognised on the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List. 🌟 🎉 If you have completed 25 or more pro bono hours already this year, make sure to add your name to appear on the 2026 #ProBonoRecognitionList: bit.ly/3UirYt5

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🏆⭐2025 BAR PRO BONO AWARDS: Hear from our winners 🎙️ Iona Gallagher New Court Chambers, Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year, shares why pro bono work is so important & why she undertakes it early on in her career.⬇️ Read more about the #BarProBonoAwards: bit.ly/2025BPA

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🔎 Barrister story: Marc Willers KC (Garden Court Chambers) was highly commended for the 2025 Pro Bono KC of the Year Award. From landmark planning to climate justice cases, Marc has made pro bono work a central part of his practice. Read on: bit.ly/MarcWillersKC #WeDoProBono

🔎 Barrister story:

Marc Willers KC (<a href="/gardencourtlaw/">Garden Court Chambers</a>) was highly commended for the 2025 Pro Bono KC of the Year Award. From landmark planning to climate justice cases, Marc has made pro bono work a central part of his practice.

Read on: bit.ly/MarcWillersKC

#WeDoProBono
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A huge thank you to Sofia Santos, Catharine Langley (WestgateChambers) & Sam Louwers (Albion Chambers) for taking on pro bono work during their second six, as recognised through the Pupil Pledge! 🎉 Learn more about the #PupilPledge: bit.ly/PupilPledge25 #WeDoProBono

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🏆 ⭐ Hear from our winners 🎙️ CEO of Doughty Street Chambers speaks on how proud he is of Doughty Street’s win, both as Pro Bono Chambers of the year for 2025, & for individual winners who came from their Chambers. Watch below ⬇️ More about the awards: bit.ly/2025BPA

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Advocate are really excited for the London #LegalWalk taking place tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to walk for justice. 🎉 Our team will be volunteering on the day so be sure to say hello. It will be a hot day so don't forget to bring sun cream & water!🚶☀️

Advocate are really excited for the London #LegalWalk taking place tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to walk for justice. 🎉

Our team will be volunteering on the day so be sure to say hello. It will be a hot day so don't forget to bring sun cream &amp; water!🚶☀️
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🏆⭐ Hear from our winners🎙️ Zeena Elhassan & Sarah Akberet from Da'aro Youth Project 🧡, winner of the Pro Bono & Social Responsibility of the Year Award 2025, speak about the impact of their community-led charity. More about the #BarProBonoAwards & the winners: bit.ly/2025BPA

42BR Barristers (@42br_barristers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎉 And they’re off! Team 42BR ready to take on the 10km #LondonLegalWalk this evening, in support of the London Legal Support Trust Support Trust, Free Representation Unit (FRU) and Advocate.   There is still time to donate and support Team 42BR below ⬇️ 42br.com/latest-news/lo…

🎉 And they’re off! 

Team 42BR ready to take on the 10km #LondonLegalWalk this evening, in support of the <a href="/londonlegal/">London Legal Support Trust</a> Support Trust, <a href="/FreeRepUnit/">Free Representation Unit (FRU)</a> and <a href="/WeAreAdvocate/">Advocate</a>.
 
There is still time to donate and support Team 42BR below ⬇️
 
42br.com/latest-news/lo…
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Advocate had a brilliant time volunteering yesterday at the London #LegalWalk! 🚶☀️ THANK YOU to all those who walked to raise money for Advocate, Free Representation Unit (FRU) & London Legal Support Trust - all your support helps us make a life-changing impact. #accesstojustice. 🙌

Advocate had a brilliant time volunteering yesterday at the London #LegalWalk! 🚶☀️

THANK YOU to all those who walked to raise money for Advocate, <a href="/FreeRepUnit/">Free Representation Unit (FRU)</a> &amp; <a href="/londonlegal/">London Legal Support Trust</a> - all your support helps us make a life-changing impact.

#accesstojustice. 🙌
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THANK YOU to the following pupils for their commitment to pro bono & completing the Pupil Pledge! ✨ Alexander Georgiou (One Essex Court) Miranda Lickert (Three Raymond Buildings) Alex Cornelius (12 King's Bench Walk) 🔗Sign up to the #PupilPledge during your 2nd six: bit.ly/PupilPledge25