UPCOMING EVENTS AND DATES
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
This calendar will be updated as further dates and deadlines are confirmed. If you know of an event or deadline that should be included, please get in touch.
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Pro Bono Recognition List 2026 — Publication
The 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List was published in April. This year we saw an increase of 40% in the number of in house lawyers from across the profession listed. We celebrate their incredible dedication of 25+ hours over the past year supporting access to justice.
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Bar Pro Bono Awards 2026 — Ceremony (Tuesday 19 May) London
The 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards take place on 19th May at Inner Temple, celebrating the remarkable pro bono achievements of the Bar in England and Wales. A particularly significant year as Advocate marks its 30th anniversary. Event invitation-only.
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Volunteers' Week (Monday 1 – Sunday 7 June) UK-wide
The national week to recognise volunteers across all sectors — an established opportunity for pro bono teams to thank volunteers, launch initiatives, and raise their profile.
Our first ever IHPBG roundtable in Birmingham. There will be something for everyone - from people just starting their pro bono journey to those who run more experienced teams. We will be discussing volunteering ideas, best practice for capturing data, insurance coverage, rewarding pro bono activity and recruiting volunteers. Register to attend. With thanks to DLA Piper for hosting.
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London Legal Walk (Tuesday 9 June) London
Participants join the Lady Chief Justice and thousands of legal professionals for the 10K walk for justice, raising vital funds for the London Legal Support Trust. Register your team and start fundraising early.
A unique opportunity to hear from Lord Peter Goldsmith KC, with a short keynote, panel discussion, regular breakouts with peers and networking drinks. We look forward to welcoming in house legal teams for an open and practical discussion on strengthening and expanding in house pro bono engagement. Register to attend. With thanks to Debevoise & Plimpton for hosting.
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The Pro Bono Reception - hosted by the CLF, CLLS, CLSC and LSLA (Wednesday 24 June) Central London
The evening celebrates the commercial legal sector's backing of access to justice and pro bono and supports the National Pro Bono Centre. It follows the highly successful major London receptions in recent years. Register to attend.
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LawWorks Pro Bono Conference (Wednesday 1 July) London
A day of learning, networking, and collaboration bringing together pro bono clinic and law firm coordinators, volunteers, and stakeholders from across the advice sector. The sector's flagship annual conference. Register to attend (£).
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Pro Bono Week 2026 (Monday 2 – Friday 6 November) UK-wide
The 25th annual UK Pro Bono Week. Theme to be announced. Start planning your organisation's events and communications now — contact the Pro Bono Week team at info@probonoweek.org.uk to register your event on the official calendar.
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PILnet Global Forum 2026 (Tuesday 10 – Thursday 12 November) Cape Town, South Africa
For the first time on the African continent, the PILnet Global Forum brings together lawyers, in-house counsel, bar associations, civil society organisations, and academics from around the world to examine how pro bono and public interest lawyering can strengthen access to justice. Call for proposals live until Friday 8 May.
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LawWorks Pro Bono Awards — Ceremony (December, date TBC) The Law Society, London
The annual sector awards celebrating outstanding pro bono work by organisations and individuals across England and Wales. Nominations details to be released later in the year — check the LawWorks website. Event invitation-only.
Past IHPBG events
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Breakfast with ElectHER and Aphra Brandreth MP (Thursday 26 March, 2026) London
An intimate breakfast about just what it takes to stand for something, and thrive, in politics today. With thanks to Baker McKenzie for hosting.
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In House Pro Bono Pledge Signatories Roundtable (Tuesday 24 March, 2026) London
An invitation-only opportunity for the Pledge Signatories to gather to share best practice and learn from and connect with each other. With thanks to Debevoise & Plimpton for hosting.
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In House Pro Bono Day (Thursday 19 March, 2026) London
A full day of interactive sessions at The Law Society with lawyers and business professionals to collaborate on projects that deliver positive social impact on pressing societal challenges. With thanks to Weil, Gotshal & Manges for collaboration.
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Drop-in information session for the Pro Bono Recognition List (Friday 23 January, 2026) Online
An online drop-in information session on the Pro Bono Recognition List joined by many members of the IHPBG SteerCo as well as Toby Brown, the Chair of the Steering Group of the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee.
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IHPBG Member Roundtable (Tuesday 25 November, 2025) London
An opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the pro bono space, opportunities and overcoming challenges. With thanks to Hogan Lovells for hosting.
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Pro Bono Week Prima Facie screening, panel discussion and networking (Tuesday 4 November, 2025) London
In partnership with the Schools Consent Project, members were invited to a private screening of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning play, Prima Facie, followed by a panel discussion and networking reception. With thanks to Covington for hosting.
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Breakfast with ElectHER and Ann Davies MP (Tuesday 14 October, 2025) London
An intimate breakfast about the importance of diverse representation and participation in politics. With thanks to Hogan Lovells for hosting.
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In House Pro Bono Expo (Monday 29 September, 2025) London
Co-hosted with the CLF, GC100 and National Pro Bono Centre, we gathered to hear about about incredible pro bono initiatives carried out by in house teams with partner firms. With thanks to the University of Law for hosting.
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In House Pro Bono Day (Thursday 12 June, 2025) London
A full day of sharing legal skills to help young people and non-profit organisations hosted at The Law Society. With thanks to Weil, Gotshal & Manges and LawWorks for collaboration.
First ever IHPBG roundtable in Manchester. Steering Committee members Juan Pena and Mia Motiee met with in house lawyers and pro bono partners to discuss how to approach setting up an in house pro bono practice and overcoming common barriers. With thanks to DLA Piper for hosting.
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In House Pro Bono Pledge Signatories Roundtable (Wednesday 29 January, 2025) London