IN HOUSE PRO BONO GROUP

Our updated Guide to In House Pro Bono is now live!

Our Mission

The members of the In House Pro Bono Group share a collective belief that the provision of pro bono work is a professional responsibility for all lawyers. Supported by a Steering Committee, the Group’s aims are to:

Foster a culture of commitment to pro bono
Promote and improve pro bono service and delivery
Share knowledge, best practice and resources to build and strengthen in house pro bono service
Connect in house lawyers, charities and pro bono professionals through networking and communication
Collaborate to make the best use of our unique skill set and training for the benefit of others.

National Pro Bono Week!

The 20th anual Pro Bono Week will take place this year from 1 to 5 November 2021. We are hosting a panel discussion on pro bono cooperation with law firms and a Legal Clinics 101 Series training webinar. Visit our page here to learn everything you need to know about National Pro Bono Week!

QUICK RESOURCES

Check out our Pro Bono Guide for In House Lawyers
Visit our Pro Bono Resources page for a comprehensive list of pro bono brokers and organisations
Stay up to date on the latest in pro bono space by checking out our Calendar of Events
We run a series of training events throughout the year. Visit our Training & Education page for a list of upcoming events as well as recordings of past events
Visit our Covid-19 Resources page for information on conducting pro bono during the pandemic
Get involved in the Pro Bono Response to Climate Change

Sub-Committees

Our members are passionate about all things pro bono. Various groups have formed around different ideas people have had or events people want to organize. We call them "sub-committees". Please email at info@inhouseprobono.uk if you wish to join one of our sub-committees or hear more about what they are planning. If you want to create your own sub-committee, drop us a line and we will help you make this happen.

Training & Education

Our Training & Education sub-committee organises quarterly and ad hoc training sessions for our members. Please see our Training and Education tab for further details. If there are any topics that you would like to receive training or present on, please contact us.

Financial Institution Pro Bono Day

Our Financial Institution Pro Bono Day sub-committee is planning a collaborative volunteering day for financial instutions to celebrate Financial Institution Pro Bono Day

National Pro Bono Week

Our National Pro Bono Week sub-committee is planning a series of events and pro bono volunteering opportunities for our members during National Pro Bono Week. Details here.

Policy & Outreach

Our Policy & Outreach sub-committee is in charge of promoting pro bono policies and publicising the work of our Group.

Get in Touch

Please get in touch with any questions or to join our mailing list