Bar Council “Day in Court for Ukrainian Lawyers” Scheme

Feb 24, 2023

Today, 24 February 2023, marks a year since the start of the war in Ukraine. The Bar Council’s International Committee have been working together with the community of Ukrainian advocates and lawyers who sought refuge in London (and further afield) on practical...

Advocate Launching Their ProBono 35 Campaign Today

Feb 14, 2023

“I donate to Advocate because those who do pro bono work through Advocate provide critical support to those who would otherwise be unable to enforce their legal rights.” – Catherine Callaghan KC, Chair of ALBA   Advocate are launching their #ProBono35...

Promotional event for prospective London A, B and C Panel candidates

Feb 10, 2023

Thursday, 23 February 2023 from 5:00pm – 6:30pm Venue: 102, Petty France  The GLD will be holding an event aimed at those who are interested in applying to the Attorney General’s London A, B and C Panels of Civil Counsel. The competition will open on, Tuesday 28...

London ABC Panel Recruitment Competitions 2023

Jan 20, 2023

The three London ABC Panel competitions will be opening on Tuesday 28 February 2023. Details on how to apply will be published on GOV.UK. The closing date will be Noon on Wednesday 5 April 2023. There will be a Panel recruitment event (date to be fixed) and a...

Pro Bono Pledge – Can you pledge 25 hours of pro bono in 2023?

Jan 16, 2023

Advocate have launched the Pro Bono Pledge, encouraging barristers (there is also an initiative for Pupils) to pledge 25 hours of pro bono work in one calendar year.  Building pro bono work into your practice could advance your skills, allow you to work on more...

JUSTICE Ukraine Series: the prosecution of war crimes

Jan 16, 2023

19 January 2023 | 6pm Venue: Macfarlanes, EC4A 1LT or Zoom The next event in this series addresses the complex and devastating issue of War Crimes. Join JUSTICE and Macfarlanes for a discussion chaired by the former UK Secretary of State for Justice, David Gauke and a...

The Law Commission seeking to recruit a new Commissioner

Dec 20, 2022

The Law Commission will be seeking to recruit a new Commissioner. The appointment process is led by Government and they expect details to be on their website and the Cabinet Office’s public appointments website in early 2023. It is anticipated that the appointment...

Carols for Pro Bono – Celebrate Christmas at Temple Church

Nov 22, 2022

The annual Advocate & LawWorks Carol Concert is back for another year and will be taking place on Tuesday 13th December, at 6:15pm at Temple Church. You will also be able to attend remotely as the event will be live-streamed. Join them for an evening filled with...