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@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. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ† ๐Ÿ”—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. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ†

๐Ÿ”—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-chambeโ€ฆ #londonlegalwalk #londonlegalwalk2025 #lambchambers #relationshipsmatter

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Behind every great charity? Often a lawyer giving time+ talent for free. But... โ›” 12% of charity boards lack legal skills โš–๏ธ 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 ๐ŸŽ‰

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Congratulations to Ramby de Mello of No5 Barristersโ€™ Chambers, winner of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono: the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ† The award was presented this morning at The Bar Council #BarConf2025 by the Lady Chief Justice. Well done, Ramby! ๐ŸŽ‰

Congratulations to Ramby de Mello of No5 Barristersโ€™ Chambers, winner of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement in Pro Bono: the Sydney Elland Goldsmith Award. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ†

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

Well done, Ramby! ๐ŸŽ‰
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Thank you 4PB! ๐Ÿ™Œ We look forward to seeing all the chambers on the day who have signed up to walk the #LondonLegalWalk in support of #AccessToJustice! ๐Ÿšถ

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Just one week to go until the London #LegalWalk! ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿšถ 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. ๐Ÿ‘ The Advocate team look forward to seeing everybody there and cheering you on!

Just one week to go until the London #LegalWalk! ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿšถ

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. ๐Ÿ‘

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. ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽ‰ 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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๐Ÿ†โญ2025 BAR PRO BONO AWARDS: Hear from our winners ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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.โฌ‡๏ธ Read more about the #BarProBonoAwards: bit.ly/2025BPA

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๐Ÿ”Ž 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

๐Ÿ”Ž 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! ๐ŸŽ‰ Learn more about the #PupilPledge: bit.ly/PupilPledge25 #WeDoProBono

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๐Ÿ† โญ Hear from our winners ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ CEO of Doughty Street Chambers speaks on how proud he is of Doughty Streetโ€™s win, both as Pro Bono Chambers of the year for 2025, & for individual winners who came from their Chambers. Watch below โฌ‡๏ธ 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. ๐ŸŽ‰ 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!๐Ÿšถโ˜€๏ธ

Advocate are really excited for the London #LegalWalk taking place tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to walk for justice. ๐ŸŽ‰

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!๐Ÿšถโ˜€๏ธ
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๐Ÿ†โญ Hear from our winners๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Zeena Elhassan & Sarah Akberet from Da'aro Youth Project ๐Ÿงก, 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

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๐ŸŽ‰ And theyโ€™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. ย  There is still time to donate and support Team 42BR below โฌ‡๏ธ 42br.com/latest-news/loโ€ฆ

๐ŸŽ‰ And theyโ€™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>.
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There is still time to donate and support Team 42BR below โฌ‡๏ธ
 
42br.com/latest-news/loโ€ฆ
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Advocate had a brilliant time volunteering yesterday at the London #LegalWalk! ๐Ÿšถโ˜€๏ธ 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. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Advocate had a brilliant time volunteering yesterday at the London #LegalWalk! ๐Ÿšถโ˜€๏ธ

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. ๐Ÿ™Œ
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THANK YOU to the following pupils for their commitment to pro bono & completing the Pupil Pledge! โœจ Alexander Georgiou (One Essex Court) Miranda Lickert (Three Raymond Buildings) Alex Cornelius (12 King's Bench Walk) ๐Ÿ”—Sign up to the #PupilPledge during your 2nd six: bit.ly/PupilPledge25