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Student pro bono awards open for business

25 February 2016
Issue: 7688 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Nominations are now open for the pro bono LawWorks and Attorney General Student Awards 2016. The awards sponsored by LexisNexis, will be hosted by the Attorney General, Jeremy Wright MP, on 28 April.

Nominations can be made in four categories. Martin Barnes, chief executive of LawWorks, says: “The awards celebrate the incredible commitment, passion and contribution of the many students and law schools providing pro bono legal advice in England and Wales.”

This year’s competition closes on 20 March. Full information is available at
 

Issue: 7688 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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