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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 7d

✨ CAROLS FOR PRO BONO ✨

We are honored that the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill will be joining us for a third year as a reader at our annual Christmas Carol Concert held with @lawworks.bsky.social.

Join us at Temple Church London on 16 December!🎄

➡️https://bit.ly/Carols25

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · 16d

⏰ One week left! Nominations for the LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2025 close at 11:59pm on Monday 29 September.

Celebrate the people and organisations driving access to justice - submit your nomination today: lnkd.in/esRPcu_Q

#LawWorks #ProBono #AccessToJustice #ProBonoAwards #JusticeForAll

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌍✨ #InternationalDayOfCharity celebrates the people who make a difference.

At #LawWorks, our staff facilitates #accesstojustice by connecting the legal profession with people & charities in need. With #legalaiddeserts growing, this work matters more than ever.

💙 Donate: lnkd.in/eJkyvc56

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌍✨ On #InternationalDayOfCharity we celebrate generosity worldwide. At LawWorks, we honour pro bono through our #ProBonoAwards.

#Sponsor one of 13 categories to celebrate charity in the legal sector & gain sector-wide visibility.

👉 Contact Sharon: [email protected]

#LegalProfession

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Sep 5

#InternationalDayofCharity 🌍 is a chance to celebrate the impact of charities worldwide.

In 2024, #LawWorks brokered 800+ pro bono cases, helped 272 #nfps & enabled 10000+ volunteers.

Support access to justice today: www.justgiving.com/charity/laww...

#AccessToJustice #ProBono #Charity

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jul 31

Free Legal Answers connects people who can’t afford legal advice with solicitors who can help.

Currently we have:
👨‍👩‍👦 13 Family questions
🏠 3 Housing
📃 3 Wills & Probate
💼 2 Employment

Each one waiting for you.

Give an answer today: freelegalanswers.org.uk

#AccessToJustice #ProBono #LegalAdvice

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jul 28

🎉 Nominations are now open for the LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2025!!

Celebrating outstanding pro bono work improving access to justice. 🏆

📅 Ceremony: 3 Dec 2025 at @thelawsociety.bsky.social

📌 Deadline: 29 Sept 2025

🔗 Nominate now: www.lawworks.org.uk/solicitors-a...

#ProBono #AccessToJustice

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jul 9

At the recent LawWorks Pro Bono Conference, Rebecca Howell, our Head of Clinics Programme, officially launched the LawWorks Clinics Network Report 2024 and shared a powerful reflection on what the figures really represent.

Read the insights behind the report: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...

LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jul 3

We’re excited to share that the LawWorks Pro Bono Conference 2025 was a huge success! 🎉 A big thank you to our speakers, @sarahsackman.bsky.social KC MP, and Simmons & Simmons. Your dedication to #accesstojustice made this possible!

To read more: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...

#probono

LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jun 20

We are very pleased to welcome Citizens Advice Somerset as new members of LawWorks. 🙏

The team at LawWorks is very much looking forward to working with you as you further develop and grow your legal #probono #advice programmes. 👍

LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jun 19

Less than 2 weeks until our annual #probono conference, kindly hosted by Simmons & Simmons.

📅Tuesday, 1st July
🕘9:30-16:30
📌in-person (London) or online

🗣️Speakers👥Panels🤝Networking💓Pro Bono

We are down to our last few in-person places, register now
lawworks.org.uk/conf25-bsky

#WeDoProbono

LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jun 17

Today is the London Legal Walk.

Thousands of people will be walking, running & sweltering to raise valuable 💰 for #probono & free legal advice

We’d 😍 for you to support our walkers & #access2justice

👣 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-... 👣

#WeDoProBono #AccessToJustice #London

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jun 16

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Through education & the support, he became a legal advocate for others navigating the same system that once defined his own fate.

Thank you to Henry & University of Plymouth Law Clinic for the video! 🤩

LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jun 16

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A short story from an adviser in one of pro bono clinics on our network.

Henry’s journey is one of resilience, courage, & hope.

"My history is one of pain & struggle, but my future is one of hope & aspiration for a better world"

youtu.be/K2kJnay9i58?...

#ProBono #ImmigrationLaw #RefugeeWeek

Henry’s story - LLB (Hons) Law

YouTube video by University of Plymouth

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jun 16

Windrush scandal victims got less compensation due to lack of legal advice funding, review finds

Study finds claimants who challenged payouts after taking advice received huge increases, in one case from £300 to £170,000 Survivors of the Home Office Windrush scandal have received significantly less compensation than they may be entitled to, due to the lack of government funding for legal advice during the application process, a study has found. A review of 17 applications to the compensation fund revealed that claimants who challenged their awards after taking legal advice received huge increases in the amount offered. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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CourtWatch London @courtwatchldn.bsky.social · Jun 6

Some of our courtwatchers have raised concerns about the tradition of lawyers referring to each other as ‘my friend’.

👁️‍🗨️“I wonder if instead of the term ‘my friend’ it would be clearer if terms like ‘the defence lawyer’ were used when speaking to witnesses and defendants.” [1/5]

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The City Law School @thecitylawschool.bsky.social · Jun 2

Join us and @lawatleeds.bsky.social as we co-host the W G Hart Workshop 2025! 🎉

Details below👇

Dr Adrienne Yong @adrienneyong.bsky.social · Jun 2

Hart Workshop 2025 on Regulating the Global Movement of Care happening next week! 11-12 June at @ials.bsky.social. Organised by colleagues at @lawatleeds.bsky.social @makingregisters.bsky.social and me. Spread the word!

ials.sas.ac.uk/events/w-g-h...

@thecitylawschool.bsky.social

W G Hart Legal Workshop 2025: Regulating the Global Movement of Care

ials.sas.ac.uk

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Safe Passage International @safepassageintl.bsky.social · Jun 6

In just a few weeks the House of Lords will debate on changes to the Border Security Bill — including a vital amendment that could reunite child refugees with their families.

Email a member of the House of Lords today: act.safepassage.org.uk/tell-lords-l...

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jun 5

“Volunteering has helped me build confidence, develop practical skills, and form lasting relationships. It’s shown me how powerful it is to be part of something bigger than yourself.”

www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...

Thank you, Ben!
#VolunteersWeek #ProBono #AccessToJustice

Volunteers Week 2025 | LawWorks

At LawWorks, every day we see how volunteer lawyers and law students make a real difference – offering their time, skills, and compassion to help people who would otherwise face legal problems alone. ...

www.lawworks.org.uk

LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jun 5

This evening we hear from Ben, a volunteer legal advisor at the University of Exeter Community Law Clinic.

Since September 2024, Ben has been helping local people navigate legal challenges while growing personally and professionally through the experience.

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

lnkd.in

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jun 5

We are very pleased to welcome Citizens Advice Torfaen (@torfaenca.bsky.social) as new members of LawWorks. 🙏

The team at LawWorks is very much looking forward to working with you as you further develop and grow your #probono #advice programmes.

LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jun 4

Today we hear from Daniel, a law firm partner, who shares his motivation to 🔼 access to justice 🔼 & inspire the next generation of lawyers

www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...

Volunteers Week 2025 | LawWorks

At LawWorks, every day we see how volunteer lawyers and law students make a real difference – offering their time, skills, and compassion to help people who would otherwise face legal problems alone. ...

www.lawworks.org.uk

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jun 4

This evening as we reach the half way point of #VolunteersWeek we continue our celebration of individuals who share their legal expertise to help others

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LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jun 4

Next week LawWorks, with the support of in-house legal experts, will host 4 free online legal workshops for small charities & not-for-profits

Mon📜Commercial contracts
Tues🗄️Employment
Wed🔐Data protection
Fri📚 Charity governance

⬇️ for 🕓 & 🎟️
www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo...

#Volunteersweek

LawWorks @lawworks.bsky.social · Jun 3

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible individuals who give their time & expertise to support those who need it most.

Today we hear from Hollie, a student volunteers advisor at Cardiff University Law Clinic

www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...

#VolunteersWeek #ProBono

Volunteers Week 2025 | LawWorks

At LawWorks, every day we see how volunteer lawyers and law students make a real difference – offering their time, skills, and compassion to help people who would otherwise face legal problems alone. ...

www.lawworks.org.uk

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