Chambers are being encouraged to become “Friends in Law”, a scheme launched by the Bar Pro Bono Unit and the Free Representation Unit this month to encourage sets of chambers to contribute to pro bono work.
Chambers are being encouraged to become “Friends in Law”, a scheme launched by the Bar Pro Bono Unit and the Free Representation Unit this month to encourage sets of chambers to contribute to pro bono work.
Eight leading sets of chambers have already become members and have contributed financially and through pro bono work by volunteers.
Members can highlight their pro bono work on their stationery and websites. The scheme will be expanded to other sections of the legal profession at a later date.
Julia Hornor, the chambers’ director at Blackstone Chambers, a member of the Scheme, says: “The dedication of the Bar to pro bono work is incredibly impressive and of even more importance in difficult economic times.”
