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28 June 2024 / Bryony Wells , Jessica Duxbury
Issue: 8077 / Categories: Features , Profession , Pro Bono , Career focus
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Bryony Wells & Jessica Duxbury explain why all lawyers should embrace pro bono work—for the public good, & for the many other benefits it brings
  • Sets out the numerous plus points of pro bono work—for barristers, solicitors, chambers and firms.

Many barristers, solicitors and legal professionals see pro bono work as important in itself as part of their commitment to access to justice. It also has other benefits—a public commitment to pro bono work can be an excellent way to achieve CSR/ESG goals. It can easily be slotted in beside feepaying work and can enhance the careers and practice of those who participate. It also makes a huge difference to the lives of pro bono clients who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone.

Information for chambers & the Bar

Benefits for barristers

  • Barristers nationwide do pro bono work for a wide variety of reasons and the 2023 ‘Barristers’ Working Lives Survey’ found that 49% of respondents had undertaken some form of pro bono work in the last 12 months.
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