The main findings of this report are summarised below: Clinics services There are currently 175 clinics in the LawWorks Clinics Network. 85% of clinics offer initial advice services, 49...
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We encourage everyone to take the pro bono protocol on board as part of their pro bono programme - it is designed to ensure we are all clear about what pro bono is and the standard to which it should...
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General Advice Advicelocal advicelocal is a UK-wide service providing a post code driven search for local advice services as well as guides to welfare benefits, employment, debt, housing,...
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Legal Advice: There are organisations that can offer legal advice. They have specialist knowledge and can provide advice about your specific case, help you work out if it's worth taking it...
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We continue to explore partnerships which will support the delivery of innovative pro bono projects, harness the expertise of sector professionals and leverage what is left of legal aid. We aim to...
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According to a Legal Services Board paper published today, the SRA is reviewing its rules for solicitors in non-authorised entities. It intends to consult on its plans in the autumn and implement its...
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We are very grateful to all the funders that have supported us, including: 29th May 1961 Charity Access to Justice Foundation Allen & Overy Foundation Barbour Foundation Bloomberg C...
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The passing of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (which came into force on 1 April 2013) has had a marked effect on the ability of disadvantaged individuals to seek legal...
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Why LawWorks? LawWorks is the country’s leading pro bono charity for solicitors. We support member organisations to achieve high quality pro bono work by collaboratively developing impactful...
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We help set up and maintain sustainable clinic partnerships between LawWorks members, law schools and advice agencies to help address unmet legal need in the community. Clinics on the LawWorks...
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