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Family law: Life, litigation and real-world client work
What is it really like to practise family law? In this session, the BPP team will interview a panel of practising family lawyers to explore the realities of working in this challenging and deeply human area of practice. The discussion will cover the nature of the work, the skills required to succeed and the personal qualities that are particularly important when advising clients through significant life events. Students will gain a clearer understanding of the day-to-day experience of family lawyers and the routes into this rewarding specialism.
- Thu, 05 Mar
- 13:30-14:00 GMT
- Digital Campus
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Can students do pro bono work?Emily Buckley Emily Buckley
While it’s obvious you want to make your future job applications stand out, it’s not always obvious how to do this. You’ve probably come across vacation schemes, law firm open days, and society membership, but all budding lawyers should also consider pro bono work. The free provision of legal advice or representation for those in need, here’s why these schemes are fantastic learning experiences for students.
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Irwin Mitchell Trainees Outline Pro Bono WorkKim Woods and Daniel Matchett, Trainee Solicitors at Irwin Mitchell Kim Woods and Daniel Matchett, Trainee Solicitors at Irwin Mitchell
Kim Woods and Daniel Matchett are first year trainees at Irwin Mitchell. Here they detail the firm’s pro bono work, which includes providing monthly legal clinics to the Royal British Legion
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National Pro Bono WeekBilly Sexton, Editor, AllAboutLaw.co.uk Billy Sexton, Editor, AllAboutLaw.co.uk
National Pro Bono Week does exactly as it says on the tin; the legal sector comes together to celebrate the pro bono work that is conducted throughout the industry. But what
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Pro Bono Law School ChallengeChristopher Claxton-Shirley, student at Kings College London Christopher Claxton-Shirley, student at Kings College London
Law students from all universities have the opportunity to raise funds for the folks at LawWorks and the Bar Pro Bono as part of the annual Law School Challenge. The challenge
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Pro bono opportunitiesBilly Sexton, Editor, AllAboutLaw.co.uk Billy Sexton, Editor, AllAboutLaw.co.uk
What is Pro Bono? Pro bono is the provision of free legal services to those who can’t afford to pay or can’t access legal aid. The main pro bono charity in the
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Setting up a pro bono projectSameena Manzar, LLB Graduate, University of East Anglia, Sameena Manzar, LLB Graduate, University of East Anglia,
You may decide to set up a pro-bono project if you have an idea for a group that you believe would work and would be worthwhile.
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What is pro bono?Sameena Manzar, LLB Graduate, UEA Sameena Manzar, LLB Graduate, UEA
Heard of pro bono, but not quite sure what it means, what it involves or how you can get involved? Don't fret! Find out everything you need to know right here, right now.
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Why you should do pro bono workBilly Sexton, Editor, AllAboutLaw.co.uk Billy Sexton, Editor, AllAboutLaw.co.uk
Pro bono translates roughly, in Latin, as ‘for the public good’ which, when you think about it, is a good thing (obviously). Lawyers and law students alike give up their time