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Student pro bono award winners named

24 April 2025
Categories: Legal News , Rule of law , Pro Bono , Career focus , Profession
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Winners of the 2025 LawWorks and Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono Awards were announced at a ceremony held in the House of Lords on 23 April, in an event sponsored by LexisNexis UK.

The awards recognised outstanding pro bono initiatives undertaken by law students and law schools across the UK.

Among the winners, the Windrush Community Law Clinic from Liverpool John Moores University received the Best New Pro Bono Activity award for its dual approach to offering legal support and developing a user-friendly web app for the Windrush Compensation Scheme.

Maddy Nicholl of the University of Southampton was honored for Best Contribution by an Individual, while the Glasgow Open Justice Centre at the University of Glasgow School of Law and the School Tasking Student Team from Warwick Law School were recognised for their significant contributions. De Montford University Law School was announced as the winner of the Law School Challenge, a fundraising initiative to raise funds for LawWorks and Advocate.  

The Attorney General, the Rt Hon. Lord Hermer KC said: 'Congratulations to all the nominees who have made a significant contribution, and I would encourage all of you to continue being ambassadors for pro bono work as you embark on your legal careers.'

Alasdair Douglas, chair of LawWorks, added: 'LawWorks received an impressive number of nominations for the Awards, underscoring the incredible work done by law schools, teachers and students across the UK. The nominations are, of course, just the tip of the enormous iceberg of pro bono legal advice given by students.'

James Harper, executive sponsor for Rule of Law at LexisNexis UK said: 'The rule of law is not just a principle but the very heartbeat of LexisNexis, driving our mission to create a fairer world through our innovative tools, products, and endeavours. Pro bono is a lifeline for those who might otherwise be left behind, ensuring that everyone can access their legal rights and remedies. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the nominees for their inspiring efforts and our warmest congratulations to the winners for their exceptional contributions.'

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