Today is the last chance to add names to feature on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List! If you or members of your chambers completed 25+ hours of pro bono work last year, make sure it’s recognised.
Add your name now: bit.ly/3UirYt5
#ProBonoRecognitionList
Just 2 days left to add your name to the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List!
If you completed 25+ hours of pro bono work in 2025, now is the moment to make sure your contribution is recognised alongside others across England & Wales.
Add your name: bit.ly/3UirYt5
#ProBonoRecognitionList #WeDoProBono
The practising certificate renewal process is now open via MyBar. When renewing, barristers can choose to donate £35+ to Advocate.
If you’re able to give, your support will help meet growing demand for pro bono assistance.
Find out more & donate when you renew: bit.ly/AtP2026
#ProBono35
There is just 1 week left to submit your name to appear on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales! 🌟
If you completed 25 hours of pro bono work in 2025, submit your name by Friday 6th March to be recognised: bit.ly/3UirYt5
📣 New Bar in the Community opportunities this week for barristers and legal professionals looking to give back to social and community causes!
Find out more and view the latest opportunities here: bit.ly/BICopps
#BarInTheCommunity #LegalVolunteering
As the Authorisation to Practise (AtP) process approaches, our Chair Sharif A. Shivji KC reflects on why barristers’ financial support is so vital in helping us ensure that a lack of means is never a barrier to accessing justice.
Read on: bit.ly/SSAtP26
#ProBono35 #WeDoProBono #AccessToJustice
🧷 More about the this year's awards and judges: bit.ly/BarProBonoAw...
Nominations for the 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards are now closed.
We’re thrilled to have received 70+ nominations across the 9 categories.
In our 30th year, it’s inspiring to see the breadth & depth of pro bono work across the Bar nationwide.
Shortlist coming soon!
#BarProBonoAwards #Advocate30Years
One month to go until submissions close for the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List!
If you completed 25 hours of pro bono work in 2025, have your contribution formally recognised alongside others in the profession.
📅 Closes 6th March 2026
🔗 Submit: bit.ly/3UirYt5
#WeProBono #ProBonoRecognitionList
🏆 Nominations are still open for the 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards!
Categories range from Young & Junior Barrister to KC, Chambers, International, and Social Responsibility awards.
⏰ Nominate by Friday 30 Jan: bit.ly/BarProBonoAwards
🎥 Be inspired by last year’s winners: bit.ly/WinnersBPA2025
✨🔷Intermediate-Advanced Level Inquest training - 20 Jan 2026🔷✨
This hybrid all-day course is for inquest practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge & stay ahead of new developments.
✨IN-PERSON tickets available here➡ hi.switchy.io/k-7O
✨ONLINE tickets available here➡ swiy.co/inquests-online
Happy New Year from Advocate! We look forward to the year ahead, with 2026 celebrating our 30th birthday 🎉.
Don't forget that you can still nominate for our 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards🏆 (close 30 Jan). Find out more: bit.ly/BarProBonoAwards
#WeDoProBono #Advocate30Years #BarProBonoAwards
We truly enjoyed our #CarolsForProBono held in partnership with @lawworks.bsky.social last night! Thanks to our generous attendees, we raised over £24,000. 🎄🎉
See some highlights from the night and read more about the event here: bit.ly/Carols4ProBono2025
#WeDoProBono #AccessToJustice
🎙️We are delighted to have featured in the first ever episode of the Movers & Returners Podcast by Inner Temple to share about how volunteering through Advocate can be a great opportunity for those looking to change practice areas.
Thank you to @innertemple.org.uk for having us!
🎧 Listen below ⬇️
📢 Bar in the Community: new Trustee opportunity!
LawCare - the mental health charity for the legal sector - is recruiting 4 new Trustees to join their board.
📅 Deadline: 14 December 2025
Apply now! ⬇️
bit.ly/LawCareTrustee
#BarInTheCommunity #Trusteeships #LegalVolunteering
Thanks so much @innertemple.org.uk for having us! We can't wait for this to come out.
Watch this space 🎙️.
📣 New #BarInTheCommunity opportunities!
1. Emmaus UK Trustee: lnkd.in/efbrEbjQ
2. @advicenow.bsky.social Treasurer with legal experience: lnkd.in/enbezGVV
3. Harrow Cycle Hub
Trustee: lnkd.in/ex64emZN
⚡ Found out more about BIC: bit.ly/BICVol
📣 Want to make a pro bono impact before the year ends?
Complete 25 hours to appear on the 2026 #ProBonoRecognitionList of England & Wales.
Already reached the 25 hour mark? Make sure to add your name: bit.ly/3UirYt5
Need hours? Find pro bono opportunities with Advocate: bit.ly/VolAdvoc8
🔎 Pro Bono Week 2025: Our Week of Pro Bono in Action
One of our busiest weeks yet - 26 events across the country, new collaborations, inspiring stories and even our first comedy night.
⚡ Read more: bit.ly/PBinAction25
Thank you to everyone supporting pro bono this year.
#ProBonoWeek #WeDoProBono
Nominations are now OPEN for the 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards! 🏆🌟
As Advocate marks 30 years of supporting access to justice, we’re celebrating the Bar’s incredible pro bono contributions across 9 award categories.
🗓️ Deadline: 30th Jan 2026
Nominate now ➡️ bit.ly/BarProBonoAwards
#BarProBonoAwards
📣 Pro Bono Week 2025 has finally arrived! 🎉
This year’s theme is ‘Pro Bono in Action’.
Stay tuned to our LinkedIn page for all the latest updates & stories throughout the week: linkedin.com/company/wear...
Join in online with the hashtags #ProBonoWeek & #WeDoProBono
@probonoweekuk.bsky.social
We are so excited that DUO MELUS of City Music Foundation will be performing at our Christmas Carol Concert held with @lawworks.bsky.social!
The pair are known for their new repertoire and innovative performing.🎄🎶
Don’t miss out! Some tickets are still available to purchase
➡️ bit.ly/Carols25
✨CAROLS FOR PRO BONO✨
A shout-out to Harbour Underwriting for kindly sponsoring our Christmas Carol Concert held with @lawworks.bsky.social for another year! 🌟
Don’t miss out on this festive highlight in the calendar! Purchase your tickets now ➡️ bit.ly/Carols25
THANK YOU to 3 more #PupilPledge completers for making a tangible difference to people in urgent need of pro bono help! 🎉
Rossen Roussanov - @landmarkch.bsky.social
Michael Ruddick - Crown Prosecution Service
Laura Naomi Bramall - Serjeants Inn
Find out more & get involved: bit.ly/PupilPledge25
✨ HEADLINE SPONSOR ✨
We are thrilled that Hewetson & Co are our headline sponsor for our Carol Concert held with @lawworks.bsky.social on 16 December, helping us continue to meet the growing need for pro bono legal support. 🌟
Join us for this Christmas celebration ⬇️
bit.ly/Carols25
✨CAROLS FOR PRO BONO ✨
Join Advocate & @lawworks.bsky.social on 16 Dec at Temple Church London for an evening of festive music, celebration & support for pro bono.🎄
“A wonderful event... becoming a lovely Christmas tradition!”
Tickets: bit.ly/Carols25
#CarolsForProBono
📣 @probonoweekuk.bsky.social is just 3 weeks away!
Young lawyers - join us on 4 Nov at Macfarlanes LLP for an evening on how pro bono can shape your legal career. Listen to an inspiring panel, learn practical tips & network over drinks and canapes.
RSVP here: bit.ly/YLE2025
#ProBonoWeek
✨ 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
🔎 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
🚶♀️ 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
