Student solicitors step into the breach – The Guardian
“Following dramatic cuts to legal aid, universities are seeing increased demand for their free law clinics.”
The Guardian, 8th April 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Category: pro bono work
Legal aid cuts: why law students are coming to the rescue – The Guardian
“We get the chance to work with real clients, and they get our help for free, says a volunteer.”
The Guardian, 8th April 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Pro bono and access to justice: mind the gap – The Guardian
“Should the UK follow New York’s lead and create a compulsory pro bono scheme to fill the legal aid gap?”
The Guardian, 4th February 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Pro bono: do we need to rethink the formula post legal aid? – The Guardian
“A survey shows that most law firms have not planned to change their pro bono activity to respond to the cuts in legal aid.”
The Guardian, 6th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Pro bono – minding the gap – Law Society’s Gazette
“The tough economic climate, coupled with the threat to frontline advice agencies from local authority and legal aid cuts, has dramatically increased demand for free legal help. National Pro Bono Week, which starts on 5 November, will focus attention on the question ‘is something better than nothing?’ as law firms of all sizes explore how they can best respond, and in-house counsel press for regulatory change so they can offer more pro bono support.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 25th October 2012
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Lawyers condemn budget’s £20m legal funding gesture – Law Society’s Gazette
“Chancellor George Osborne today promised £20m a year in new funding for the not-for-profit advice sector over the next two years. The sum was immediately and widely condemned as being not enough to replace shortfalls left by spending cuts.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 21st March 2012
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Law Society outlines initiatives to reinforce access to justice – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Law Society vice-president has outlined initiatives to bolster access to justice following the government’s proposed legal aid reforms – but stressed that Chancery Lane has not given up its opposition to the cuts.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 2nd February 2012
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Pro bono cannot plug the gap left by legal aid cuts – The Guardian
“Without decrying the achievements of voluntary legal work, let’s keep a sense of proportion.”
The Guardian, 7th December 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal profession braces itself for a surge in DIY lawyers after funding cuts – The Guardian
“Legal aid cuts will leave more people representing themselves, but may also make City firms pull their weight with pro bono work.”
The Guardian, 8th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal aid cuts ‘will undermine pro bono work’ – Law Society’s Gazette
“Proposed cuts to legal aid threaten to undermine a decade of pro bono work, the legal profession has warned at the start of the tenth national pro bono week.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th November 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
An accessible community legal clinic with a lot on its plate – The Guardian
“A pro bono clinic is helping clients who have never sought legal advice before – and cuts to legal aid will mean more work still.”
The Guardian, 1st August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lawyers unaware of pro bono costs orders, charity warns – Law Society’s Gazette
“Legal charities are missing out on funding because the majority of lawyers are unaware of the existence of ‘pro bono costs’ orders, research has suggested.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 10th May 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Profession helps law schools to step up pro bono advice – Law Society’s Gazette
“The number of law schools offering pro bono legal advice has risen significantly thanks to a boost in support from solicitors, a report published this week has found.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 8th April 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Legal aid cuts could make pro bono work a social duty for law firms – The Guardian
“Is it a good idea to rely on organisations whose priority is making money to provide legal advice for those who can’t afford it?”
The Guardian, 19th November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Pro bono – what does the future hold? – The Guardian
“Lawyers must consider whether their voluntary work should be about securing access to justice for those failed by a shrinking legal aid system.”
The Guardian, 12th November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Bar Pro Bono Award 2010 – nominations now invited – The Bar Council
“Pro bono has never been more important or more appreciated than in current times.
The selflessness shown by individuals who give up their time for free to assist others in need deserves recognition.”
The Bar Council, 24th August 2010
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
