LawWorks
@lawworks.bsky.social
We are LawWorks (the Solicitors Pro Bono Group) - supporting access to justice & pro bono for individuals & charities across England and Wales. Supported by our members, funders & the Law Society.
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✨ CAROLS FOR PRO BONO ✨
We are honored that the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill will be joining us for a third year as a reader at our annual Christmas Carol Concert held with @lawworks.bsky.social.
Join us at Temple Church London on 16 December!🎄
➡️https://bit.ly/Carols25
We are honored that the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill will be joining us for a third year as a reader at our annual Christmas Carol Concert held with @lawworks.bsky.social.
Join us at Temple Church London on 16 December!🎄
➡️https://bit.ly/Carols25
October 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
✨ CAROLS FOR PRO BONO ✨
We are honored that the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill will be joining us for a third year as a reader at our annual Christmas Carol Concert held with @lawworks.bsky.social.
Join us at Temple Church London on 16 December!🎄
➡️https://bit.ly/Carols25
We are honored that the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill will be joining us for a third year as a reader at our annual Christmas Carol Concert held with @lawworks.bsky.social.
Join us at Temple Church London on 16 December!🎄
➡️https://bit.ly/Carols25
⏰ One week left! Nominations for the LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2025 close at 11:59pm on Monday 29 September.
Celebrate the people and organisations driving access to justice - submit your nomination today: lnkd.in/esRPcu_Q
#LawWorks #ProBono #AccessToJustice #ProBonoAwards #JusticeForAll
Celebrate the people and organisations driving access to justice - submit your nomination today: lnkd.in/esRPcu_Q
#LawWorks #ProBono #AccessToJustice #ProBonoAwards #JusticeForAll
September 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
⏰ One week left! Nominations for the LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2025 close at 11:59pm on Monday 29 September.
Celebrate the people and organisations driving access to justice - submit your nomination today: lnkd.in/esRPcu_Q
#LawWorks #ProBono #AccessToJustice #ProBonoAwards #JusticeForAll
Celebrate the people and organisations driving access to justice - submit your nomination today: lnkd.in/esRPcu_Q
#LawWorks #ProBono #AccessToJustice #ProBonoAwards #JusticeForAll
🌍✨ #InternationalDayOfCharity celebrates the people who make a difference.
At #LawWorks, our staff facilitates #accesstojustice by connecting the legal profession with people & charities in need. With #legalaiddeserts growing, this work matters more than ever.
💙 Donate: lnkd.in/eJkyvc56
At #LawWorks, our staff facilitates #accesstojustice by connecting the legal profession with people & charities in need. With #legalaiddeserts growing, this work matters more than ever.
💙 Donate: lnkd.in/eJkyvc56
September 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🌍✨ #InternationalDayOfCharity celebrates the people who make a difference.
At #LawWorks, our staff facilitates #accesstojustice by connecting the legal profession with people & charities in need. With #legalaiddeserts growing, this work matters more than ever.
💙 Donate: lnkd.in/eJkyvc56
At #LawWorks, our staff facilitates #accesstojustice by connecting the legal profession with people & charities in need. With #legalaiddeserts growing, this work matters more than ever.
💙 Donate: lnkd.in/eJkyvc56
🌍✨ On #InternationalDayOfCharity we celebrate generosity worldwide. At LawWorks, we honour pro bono through our #ProBonoAwards.
#Sponsor one of 13 categories to celebrate charity in the legal sector & gain sector-wide visibility.
👉 Contact Sharon: Sharon.Batchelor@lawworks.org.uk
#LegalProfession
#Sponsor one of 13 categories to celebrate charity in the legal sector & gain sector-wide visibility.
👉 Contact Sharon: Sharon.Batchelor@lawworks.org.uk
#LegalProfession
September 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🌍✨ On #InternationalDayOfCharity we celebrate generosity worldwide. At LawWorks, we honour pro bono through our #ProBonoAwards.
#Sponsor one of 13 categories to celebrate charity in the legal sector & gain sector-wide visibility.
👉 Contact Sharon: Sharon.Batchelor@lawworks.org.uk
#LegalProfession
#Sponsor one of 13 categories to celebrate charity in the legal sector & gain sector-wide visibility.
👉 Contact Sharon: Sharon.Batchelor@lawworks.org.uk
#LegalProfession
#InternationalDayofCharity 🌍 is a chance to celebrate the impact of charities worldwide.
In 2024, #LawWorks brokered 800+ pro bono cases, helped 272 #nfps & enabled 10000+ volunteers.
Support access to justice today: www.justgiving.com/charity/laww...
#AccessToJustice #ProBono #Charity
In 2024, #LawWorks brokered 800+ pro bono cases, helped 272 #nfps & enabled 10000+ volunteers.
Support access to justice today: www.justgiving.com/charity/laww...
#AccessToJustice #ProBono #Charity
September 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
#InternationalDayofCharity 🌍 is a chance to celebrate the impact of charities worldwide.
In 2024, #LawWorks brokered 800+ pro bono cases, helped 272 #nfps & enabled 10000+ volunteers.
Support access to justice today: www.justgiving.com/charity/laww...
#AccessToJustice #ProBono #Charity
In 2024, #LawWorks brokered 800+ pro bono cases, helped 272 #nfps & enabled 10000+ volunteers.
Support access to justice today: www.justgiving.com/charity/laww...
#AccessToJustice #ProBono #Charity
Free Legal Answers connects people who can’t afford legal advice with solicitors who can help.
Currently we have:
👨👩👦 13 Family questions
🏠 3 Housing
📃 3 Wills & Probate
💼 2 Employment
Each one waiting for you.
Give an answer today: freelegalanswers.org.uk
#AccessToJustice #ProBono #LegalAdvice
Currently we have:
👨👩👦 13 Family questions
🏠 3 Housing
📃 3 Wills & Probate
💼 2 Employment
Each one waiting for you.
Give an answer today: freelegalanswers.org.uk
#AccessToJustice #ProBono #LegalAdvice
July 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Free Legal Answers connects people who can’t afford legal advice with solicitors who can help.
Currently we have:
👨👩👦 13 Family questions
🏠 3 Housing
📃 3 Wills & Probate
💼 2 Employment
Each one waiting for you.
Give an answer today: freelegalanswers.org.uk
#AccessToJustice #ProBono #LegalAdvice
Currently we have:
👨👩👦 13 Family questions
🏠 3 Housing
📃 3 Wills & Probate
💼 2 Employment
Each one waiting for you.
Give an answer today: freelegalanswers.org.uk
#AccessToJustice #ProBono #LegalAdvice
🎉 Nominations are now open for the LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2025!!
Celebrating outstanding pro bono work improving access to justice. 🏆
📅 Ceremony: 3 Dec 2025 at @thelawsociety.bsky.social
📌 Deadline: 29 Sept 2025
🔗 Nominate now: www.lawworks.org.uk/solicitors-a...
#ProBono #AccessToJustice
Celebrating outstanding pro bono work improving access to justice. 🏆
📅 Ceremony: 3 Dec 2025 at @thelawsociety.bsky.social
📌 Deadline: 29 Sept 2025
🔗 Nominate now: www.lawworks.org.uk/solicitors-a...
#ProBono #AccessToJustice
July 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🎉 Nominations are now open for the LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2025!!
Celebrating outstanding pro bono work improving access to justice. 🏆
📅 Ceremony: 3 Dec 2025 at @thelawsociety.bsky.social
📌 Deadline: 29 Sept 2025
🔗 Nominate now: www.lawworks.org.uk/solicitors-a...
#ProBono #AccessToJustice
Celebrating outstanding pro bono work improving access to justice. 🏆
📅 Ceremony: 3 Dec 2025 at @thelawsociety.bsky.social
📌 Deadline: 29 Sept 2025
🔗 Nominate now: www.lawworks.org.uk/solicitors-a...
#ProBono #AccessToJustice
At the recent LawWorks Pro Bono Conference, Rebecca Howell, our Head of Clinics Programme, officially launched the LawWorks Clinics Network Report 2024 and shared a powerful reflection on what the figures really represent.
Read the insights behind the report: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...
Read the insights behind the report: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...
July 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
At the recent LawWorks Pro Bono Conference, Rebecca Howell, our Head of Clinics Programme, officially launched the LawWorks Clinics Network Report 2024 and shared a powerful reflection on what the figures really represent.
Read the insights behind the report: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...
Read the insights behind the report: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...
We’re excited to share that the LawWorks Pro Bono Conference 2025 was a huge success! 🎉 A big thank you to our speakers, @sarahsackman.bsky.social KC MP, and Simmons & Simmons. Your dedication to #accesstojustice made this possible!
To read more: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...
#probono
To read more: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...
#probono
July 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We’re excited to share that the LawWorks Pro Bono Conference 2025 was a huge success! 🎉 A big thank you to our speakers, @sarahsackman.bsky.social KC MP, and Simmons & Simmons. Your dedication to #accesstojustice made this possible!
To read more: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...
#probono
To read more: www.lawworks.org.uk/about-us/new...
#probono
Less than 2 weeks until our annual #probono conference, kindly hosted by Simmons & Simmons.
📅Tuesday, 1st July
🕘9:30-16:30
📌in-person (London) or online
🗣️Speakers👥Panels🤝Networking💓Pro Bono
We are down to our last few in-person places, register now
lawworks.org.uk/conf25-bsky
#WeDoProbono
📅Tuesday, 1st July
🕘9:30-16:30
📌in-person (London) or online
🗣️Speakers👥Panels🤝Networking💓Pro Bono
We are down to our last few in-person places, register now
lawworks.org.uk/conf25-bsky
#WeDoProbono
June 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Less than 2 weeks until our annual #probono conference, kindly hosted by Simmons & Simmons.
📅Tuesday, 1st July
🕘9:30-16:30
📌in-person (London) or online
🗣️Speakers👥Panels🤝Networking💓Pro Bono
We are down to our last few in-person places, register now
lawworks.org.uk/conf25-bsky
#WeDoProbono
📅Tuesday, 1st July
🕘9:30-16:30
📌in-person (London) or online
🗣️Speakers👥Panels🤝Networking💓Pro Bono
We are down to our last few in-person places, register now
lawworks.org.uk/conf25-bsky
#WeDoProbono
Today is the London Legal Walk.
Thousands of people will be walking, running & sweltering to raise valuable 💰 for #probono & free legal advice
We’d 😍 for you to support our walkers & #access2justice
👣 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-... 👣
#WeDoProBono #AccessToJustice #London
Thousands of people will be walking, running & sweltering to raise valuable 💰 for #probono & free legal advice
We’d 😍 for you to support our walkers & #access2justice
👣 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-... 👣
#WeDoProBono #AccessToJustice #London
June 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Today is the London Legal Walk.
Thousands of people will be walking, running & sweltering to raise valuable 💰 for #probono & free legal advice
We’d 😍 for you to support our walkers & #access2justice
👣 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-... 👣
#WeDoProBono #AccessToJustice #London
Thousands of people will be walking, running & sweltering to raise valuable 💰 for #probono & free legal advice
We’d 😍 for you to support our walkers & #access2justice
👣 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-... 👣
#WeDoProBono #AccessToJustice #London
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A short story from an adviser in one of pro bono clinics on our network.
Henry’s journey is one of resilience, courage, & hope.
"My history is one of pain & struggle, but my future is one of hope & aspiration for a better world"
youtu.be/K2kJnay9i58?...
#ProBono #ImmigrationLaw #RefugeeWeek
A short story from an adviser in one of pro bono clinics on our network.
Henry’s journey is one of resilience, courage, & hope.
"My history is one of pain & struggle, but my future is one of hope & aspiration for a better world"
youtu.be/K2kJnay9i58?...
#ProBono #ImmigrationLaw #RefugeeWeek
Henry’s story - LLB (Hons) Law
YouTube video by University of Plymouth
youtu.be
June 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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A short story from an adviser in one of pro bono clinics on our network.
Henry’s journey is one of resilience, courage, & hope.
"My history is one of pain & struggle, but my future is one of hope & aspiration for a better world"
youtu.be/K2kJnay9i58?...
#ProBono #ImmigrationLaw #RefugeeWeek
A short story from an adviser in one of pro bono clinics on our network.
Henry’s journey is one of resilience, courage, & hope.
"My history is one of pain & struggle, but my future is one of hope & aspiration for a better world"
youtu.be/K2kJnay9i58?...
#ProBono #ImmigrationLaw #RefugeeWeek
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Windrush scandal victims got less compensation due to lack of legal advice funding, review finds
Windrush scandal victims got less compensation due to lack of legal advice funding, review finds
Study finds claimants who challenged payouts after taking advice received huge increases, in one case from £300 to £170,000
Survivors of the Home Office Windrush scandal have received significantly less compensation than they may be entitled to, due to the lack of government funding for legal advice during the application process, a study has found.
A review of 17 applications to the compensation fund revealed that claimants who challenged their awards after taking legal advice received huge increases in the amount offered. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Windrush scandal victims got less compensation due to lack of legal advice funding, review finds
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Some of our courtwatchers have raised concerns about the tradition of lawyers referring to each other as ‘my friend’.
👁️🗨️“I wonder if instead of the term ‘my friend’ it would be clearer if terms like ‘the defence lawyer’ were used when speaking to witnesses and defendants.” [1/5]
👁️🗨️“I wonder if instead of the term ‘my friend’ it would be clearer if terms like ‘the defence lawyer’ were used when speaking to witnesses and defendants.” [1/5]
June 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Some of our courtwatchers have raised concerns about the tradition of lawyers referring to each other as ‘my friend’.
👁️🗨️“I wonder if instead of the term ‘my friend’ it would be clearer if terms like ‘the defence lawyer’ were used when speaking to witnesses and defendants.” [1/5]
👁️🗨️“I wonder if instead of the term ‘my friend’ it would be clearer if terms like ‘the defence lawyer’ were used when speaking to witnesses and defendants.” [1/5]
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Hart Workshop 2025 on Regulating the Global Movement of Care happening next week! 11-12 June at @ials.bsky.social. Organised by colleagues at @lawatleeds.bsky.social @makingregisters.bsky.social and me. Spread the word!
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@thecitylawschool.bsky.social
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June 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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In just a few weeks the House of Lords will debate on changes to the Border Security Bill — including a vital amendment that could reunite child refugees with their families.
Email a member of the House of Lords today: act.safepassage.org.uk/tell-lords-l...
Email a member of the House of Lords today: act.safepassage.org.uk/tell-lords-l...
June 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
In just a few weeks the House of Lords will debate on changes to the Border Security Bill — including a vital amendment that could reunite child refugees with their families.
Email a member of the House of Lords today: act.safepassage.org.uk/tell-lords-l...
Email a member of the House of Lords today: act.safepassage.org.uk/tell-lords-l...
We are very pleased to welcome Citizens Advice Torfaen (@torfaenca.bsky.social) as new members of LawWorks. 🙏
The team at LawWorks is very much looking forward to working with you as you further develop and grow your #probono #advice programmes.
The team at LawWorks is very much looking forward to working with you as you further develop and grow your #probono #advice programmes.
June 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We are very pleased to welcome Citizens Advice Torfaen (@torfaenca.bsky.social) as new members of LawWorks. 🙏
The team at LawWorks is very much looking forward to working with you as you further develop and grow your #probono #advice programmes.
The team at LawWorks is very much looking forward to working with you as you further develop and grow your #probono #advice programmes.
Next week LawWorks, with the support of in-house legal experts, will host 4 free online legal workshops for small charities & not-for-profits
Mon📜Commercial contracts
Tues🗄️Employment
Wed🔐Data protection
Fri📚 Charity governance
⬇️ for 🕓 & 🎟️
www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo...
#Volunteersweek
Mon📜Commercial contracts
Tues🗄️Employment
Wed🔐Data protection
Fri📚 Charity governance
⬇️ for 🕓 & 🎟️
www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo...
#Volunteersweek
June 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Next week LawWorks, with the support of in-house legal experts, will host 4 free online legal workshops for small charities & not-for-profits
Mon📜Commercial contracts
Tues🗄️Employment
Wed🔐Data protection
Fri📚 Charity governance
⬇️ for 🕓 & 🎟️
www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo...
#Volunteersweek
Mon📜Commercial contracts
Tues🗄️Employment
Wed🔐Data protection
Fri📚 Charity governance
⬇️ for 🕓 & 🎟️
www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo...
#Volunteersweek
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Some great pro bono online workshops available for small charities and not-for-profits next week from @lawworks.bsky.social 😃
Between 9th -13th June
LawWorks with the support of in-house legal experts will host 4 free online legal workshops for small charities & not-for-profits
📜Mon: Commercial contracts
🗄️Tues: Employment
🔐Wed: Data protection
📚Fri: Charity governance
Register now ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo...
LawWorks with the support of in-house legal experts will host 4 free online legal workshops for small charities & not-for-profits
📜Mon: Commercial contracts
🗄️Tues: Employment
🔐Wed: Data protection
📚Fri: Charity governance
Register now ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo...
June 3, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Some great pro bono online workshops available for small charities and not-for-profits next week from @lawworks.bsky.social 😃
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Between 9th -13th June
LawWorks with the support of in-house legal experts will host 4 free online legal workshops for small charities & not-for-profits
📜Mon: Commercial contracts
🗄️Tues: Employment
🔐Wed: Data protection
📚Fri: Charity governance
Register now ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo...
LawWorks with the support of in-house legal experts will host 4 free online legal workshops for small charities & not-for-profits
📜Mon: Commercial contracts
🗄️Tues: Employment
🔐Wed: Data protection
📚Fri: Charity governance
Register now ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo...
May 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Between 9th -13th June
LawWorks with the support of in-house legal experts will host 4 free online legal workshops for small charities & not-for-profits
📜Mon: Commercial contracts
🗄️Tues: Employment
🔐Wed: Data protection
📚Fri: Charity governance
Register now ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo...
LawWorks with the support of in-house legal experts will host 4 free online legal workshops for small charities & not-for-profits
📜Mon: Commercial contracts
🗄️Tues: Employment
🔐Wed: Data protection
📚Fri: Charity governance
Register now ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/lawwo...
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This and every #VolunteersWeek we want to take the opportunity to thank the wonderful volunteers who have helped Protect, and remind everyone that whistleblowing protections need to be extended to include #volunteers - to ensure we stop harm and keep the workplace safe for all.
June 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This and every #VolunteersWeek we want to take the opportunity to thank the wonderful volunteers who have helped Protect, and remind everyone that whistleblowing protections need to be extended to include #volunteers - to ensure we stop harm and keep the workplace safe for all.
It is Volunteers’ Week, so at LawWorks we will be celebrating the power of legal volunteering
💪Every day we see how volunteer lawyers make a real difference – offering their time, skills, & compassion to help people who would otherwise face legal problems alone
#VolunteersWeek #ProBono
💪Every day we see how volunteer lawyers make a real difference – offering their time, skills, & compassion to help people who would otherwise face legal problems alone
#VolunteersWeek #ProBono
June 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It is Volunteers’ Week, so at LawWorks we will be celebrating the power of legal volunteering
💪Every day we see how volunteer lawyers make a real difference – offering their time, skills, & compassion to help people who would otherwise face legal problems alone
#VolunteersWeek #ProBono
💪Every day we see how volunteer lawyers make a real difference – offering their time, skills, & compassion to help people who would otherwise face legal problems alone
#VolunteersWeek #ProBono
📅In-House Pro Bono Day takes place on 12 June
We're hosting an in-person pm event for #nonprofits & #charities with Weil & the in-house pro bono group in London
Non-profits register🔽
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/upskill-co...
We're hosting an in-person pm event for #nonprofits & #charities with Weil & the in-house pro bono group in London
Non-profits register🔽
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/upskill-co...
May 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
📅In-House Pro Bono Day takes place on 12 June
We're hosting an in-person pm event for #nonprofits & #charities with Weil & the in-house pro bono group in London
Non-profits register🔽
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/upskill-co...
We're hosting an in-person pm event for #nonprofits & #charities with Weil & the in-house pro bono group in London
Non-profits register🔽
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/upskill-co...
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The London Legal Walk takes place on 17 June raising much need £ for #probono
Thank you to Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP + the in-house legal teams at Sky, Network Rail for supporting us
We’d 😍 for you to support our walkers & #access2justice
👣 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-... 👣
Thank you to Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP + the in-house legal teams at Sky, Network Rail for supporting us
We’d 😍 for you to support our walkers & #access2justice
👣 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-... 👣
May 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The London Legal Walk takes place on 17 June raising much need £ for #probono
Thank you to Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP + the in-house legal teams at Sky, Network Rail for supporting us
We’d 😍 for you to support our walkers & #access2justice
👣 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-... 👣
Thank you to Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP + the in-house legal teams at Sky, Network Rail for supporting us
We’d 😍 for you to support our walkers & #access2justice
👣 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/lawworks-... 👣