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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 2d

✨ SPECIAL GUEST ✨

We're delighted that actor NEIL STUKE - best known for playing Billy Lamb in the BBC legal drama Silk - will be joining us as a guest reader at the Advocate & @lawworks.bsky.social Carol Concert on Tuesday 16 December! 🎄🎶

Purchase your tickets➡️ bit.ly/Carols25

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 3d

🔎 Bridging the justice gap on the Western Circuit:

Helen Moizer of No.18 Chambers has made pro bono central to her practice since taking the Advocate Pupil Pledge. From EAT cases to regional committee work, she’s helping ensure local access to justice.

Read on: bit.ly/HelenWestern

Bridging the justice gap on the Western Circuit: Helen Moizer’s story

Helen Moizer, a barrister at No.18 Chambers and former Advocate Caseworker, shares how pro bono work has shaped her early practice.

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 3d

🚶‍♀️ Our Northern Circuit caseworker, Chloe, had a great time representing Advocate at the Manchester Legal Walk!

Over £2,600 was raised to support free legal advice services - thank you to everyone who participated!

Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/mcrlega...

#LegalWalk #AccessToJustice

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 5d

✨ SPECIAL GUEST ✨ 

We are delighted that film & TV actress RACHAEL STIRLING will be joining us as one of our guest readers at the Advocate & @lawworks.bsky.social Carol Concert taking place on Tuesday 16 December! 🎄🎶

 Tickets are selling fast! Purchase yours today
➡️ bit.ly/Carols25

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 6d

Pro Bono Week is 4 weeks away!

Join us for Young Lawyers: The Impact of Pro Bono on 4 Nov at Macfarlanes LLP (6–8:30pm).

Hear from a great panel, network & learn how pro bono work can shape your legal career.

RSVP here: bit.ly/YLE2025

#ProBonoWeek

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 9d

As we start the new legal year, we are delighted to shout-out more Pupil Pledge completers! 🎉

Zoe Leigh Bushby, Magdalen Chambers
Zara Yusuf, @threestonechambers.bsky.social

If you are a pupil in your 2nd six, join them in making a difference through the Pupil Pledge!
➡️ bit.ly/PupilPledge25

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 10d

📢 As a new legal year commences, why not make a commitment to take on some pro bono work?

If you complete 25 hours or more pro bono work in this calendar year, you can appear on the next #ProBonoRecognitionList of England & Wales! 🌟

Find out more➡️ bit.ly/3UirYt5

Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 10d

📢 BIC opportunities for barristers and chambers professionals!

Three ways to use your legal expertise for good:
1️⃣ Chair/Trustee – @nsunnews.bsky.social
2️⃣ Speaker – Education Training Foundation
3️⃣ Trustee – @thrombosisuk.bsky.social

🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/BICVol
#LegalVolunteering

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 11d

✨ 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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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 20d

📣 Calling all young lawyers!

Join Advocate for a Pro Bono Week event on 4 Nov!

Hear from peers, get tips, and learn how to fit pro bono into your practice.

📍Macfarlanes, London
⏰ 6-8:30pm
🔗 Find out more & sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/YLE2025

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 20d

✨ CAROLS FOR PRO BONO ✨

Tickets are now on sale for our eighth annual Christmas Carol Concert!

Join us & @lawworks.bsky.social for an unmissable night of festive cheer at Temple Church London on 16 December.🎄

Find out more & purchase your tickets! ⬇️

bit.ly/Carols25

#Carols4ProBono

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 24d

Advocate are thrilled to see part 2 of the coverage of our winners of this year's Bar Pro Bono Awards in Counsel Magazine! 📰

🔎 Hear from Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year Jesse Crozier, & Pro Bono Chambers' Professional of the Year Siobhan Samuel ⬇️

bit.ly/counsel25pt2

Bar Pro Bono Awards 2025: winners’ stories (2)

Why we do pro bono – in the second part of a series celebrating the 2025 Bar Pro Bono Award winners, Jesse Crozier and Siobhan Samuel share the stories behind their awards

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 25d

Pupils from 2nd six onwards can take on just one pro bono case to join the Pupil Pledge. It’s a powerful way to help those in need - and grow your advocacy skills.

⚡ Find out more about working with Advocate: bit.ly/VolAdvoc8

🔗 Pledge today: bit.ly/PupilPledge25

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · 25d

A huge thanks to these brilliant pupil barristers for completing the Advocate #PupilPledge 🎉⬇️

Grace Kikelomo A. (4-5 Gray's Inn Square_
Jack Bickerton (@cobdenhouse.bsky.social)
Isabell Agerback (Blackstone Chambers)

Your pro bono contributions make a real difference. 👏

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · Sep 11

📣 Bar In The Community has 3 exciting new roles available:

1️⃣ Speaker for Legal T Level - @et-foundation.bsky.social (Deadline: 31 Oct)
2️⃣ Trustee - @gwaac.bsky.social (Deadline: 6 Oct)
3️⃣ Trustee - @citadvicewirral.bsky.social (Deadline: 22 Sept)

Find out more & apply now ➡️ bit.ly/BICopps

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · Sep 9

⚡ Find out more about taking on #ProBono work with Advocate and make a difference today: bit.ly/VolAdvoc8

#ProBonoImpact

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · Sep 9

The mother wrote to both Advocate and to Jack to express how grateful she is for the support she received during what has been a highly emotional and challenging time for her and her family.

Thank you, Jack, for all your support.

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · Sep 9

The mother was looking for advice & representation for the final hearing, & Jack stepped up to assist.

The mother & Jack explored every avenue but ultimately, the mother decided to withdraw from the proceedings with the child's welfare at the heart of her decision. (Continued below)

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · Sep 9

📣 #PMShoutout to Jack Bickerton of @cobdenhouse.bsky.social for representing our applicant, the mother of a child concerned in child arrangement proceedings.

The mother applied to Advocate following the father retaining the child and refusing her access.

(Continued below).

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · Sep 1

We are absolutely thrilled that South Square Chambers has become a PLATINUM Pro Bono Patron again for 2025! ✨

A huge thank you for extending your support for us in this way as requests for pro bono help show no signs of slowing.

🔗 Find out more about our #ProBonoPatrons: bit.ly/Advoc8Patron

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · Aug 21

🔎 Did you know only 15% of adults in Yorkshire volunteered formally each month last year?

If you’re based in Yorkshire, here are two brilliant volunteer trustee roles via #BarInTheCommunity:

1) ‪@Ageukleeds.bsky.social ‬: bit.ly/AgeLeeds
2) @resolutesupport.bsky.social : bit.ly/3DxceNn

Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · Aug 19

THANK YOU to the following pupil barristers for showing their impressive commitment to access to justice by undertaking the Advocate #PupilPledge! 🎉

Leo Kirby, @1crownofficerow.bsky.social
Emma Meadows, 30 Park Place
Natasha Otero, Nine Chambers

⚡Find out more: bit.ly/PupilPledge25

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · Aug 18

This has made a huge difference to his case, and the applicant has shared some kind words thanking Natalie and Advocate for the assistance provided.

Find out more about taking on pro bono work through Advocate. ⬇️
bit.ly/VolAdvoc8

Find out how to volunteer for us

Advocate could not survive without an army of volunteers, from barristers to student caseworkers. Find out how you can get involved in providing access to justice.

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · Aug 18

Through Advocate, Natalie provided the applicant with advice on the merits of his case and on the next steps in his appeal drafting. Thanks to her assistance, our applicant was able to obtain a detailed expert psychiatric report to support the appeal. (Continued below).

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Advocate @weareadvocate.bsky.social · Aug 18

📣#PMShoutout to Natalie Nguyen of @moncktonchambers.bsky.social for assisting our applicant, a Turkish national, who had been refused asylum in 2024. Our applicant felt he had not been listened to by the interpreter and Home Office caseworker and lodged an appeal. (Continued below).

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