Pro Bono Week 2025 will take place in the UK from 3 to 7 November 2025. It offers an opportunity to recognise and support the voluntary contribution made by the legal profession across the UK in giving free legal help to those in need.
The overall theme for 2025 set by the organising committee is Pro Bono in Action, within which there are 3 suggested sub-topics:
- Pro bono: Stories of impact – hear from the frontline about how pro bono lawyers transform lives and support charities to make a difference in our communities and abroad.
- Pro bono: win-win for professional & business development – develop skills, experience and a professional network, and an asset in recruitment and retention.
- Pro bono: Getting involved – advice and practical steps about how to start making a difference through pro bono.
We encourage ALBA members to take part in Pro Bono Week once again this November in a number of ways including:
Plan an event in Pro Bono Week: law firms, chambers, legal societies, charities, in-house lawyers, law schools and universities are encouraged to plan events both internal or external. It is also an opportunity to publish reports or launch new initiatives to an engaged pro bono audience. More information can be found on the Event Planning page.
Plan to post on social media or your website in Pro Bono Week: show your commitment to pro bono, or to thank your volunteers, or to showcase a particular pro bono lawyer or project. Follow us on Linkedin, Bluesky or on Twitter/X at @ProBonoWeekUK for updates and news. The official hashtags are #ProBonoWeek and #WeDoProBono
To gain ideas on how to celebrate Pro Bono Week, please see the report on Pro Bono Week 2024 and Wakelets highlighting some of the best articles and social media posts.