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04 November 2022
Issue: 8001 / Categories: Legal News , Pro Bono , Charities , Profession , International justice
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NLJ this week: Supporting pro bono

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It’s Pro Bono Week 2022 next week (7-11 November). Firm supporter NLJ features two articles this week which illustrate the important difference pro bono work can make.

Advocates for International Development (A4ID) sets out the role played by the global charity and the kind of work it does. A4ID matches international legal expertise with local need for pro bono assistance in more than 100 jurisdictions. Read more about A4ID here.

Rebecca Wilkinson, CEO, LawWorks, the pro bono group for solicitors, sets out the business case for pro bono, such as enhanced recruitment and retention, job satisfaction and attracting clients. See Rebecca's article here.

Issue: 8001 / Categories: Legal News , Pro Bono , Charities , Profession , International justice
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