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22 September 2017
Issue: 6672 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Bar Pro Bono awards: nominations open

Nominations are invited for this year’s Bar Pro Bono Award, now in its 21st year. Last year’s award went to John Collins of Zenith Chambers, who has a long history of commitment to pro bono causes. Collins will be a judge at this year’s awards, along with the ‘Secret Barrister’. Previous winners include Sir Keir Starmer MP (2005).

The presentation takes place at the Bar Conference on 4 November. Nominations close on Monday, 9 October. More information at www.barprobono.org.uk.

Issue: 6672 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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