The LawWorks Pro Bono Conference 2024 will bring together pro bono clinic and law firm coordinators and volunteers as well as stakeholders from the wider advice sector. The conference is kindly sponsored by Baker McKenzie.
Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in discussions that consider the role of pro bono in an evolving legal advice sector, contribute to conversations around pro bono, collaboration and policy work, learn about tools to support the efficient and effective delivery of advice, and build new partnerships which will ensure that a strong pro bono community.
Please find an outline of the day and overview of the sessions below, which will take place in person and will be streamed to online attendees.
When registering for the conference, you reserve a place to attend either in person or online.
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Conference programme
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9:00 - 09:30
Registration and networking
In-person only
09:30 - 09:45
Conference opening
09:45 - 10:00
Welcome speech by The Law Society
Speaker: Nick Emmerson, President (TBC)
10:00 - 10:30
Keynote: Civil Legal Aid Review
Speaker: TBC
10:30 - 11:30
Panel 1: AI and Pro Bono
Speakers:
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11:35 - 11:45
Coffee break
11:45 - 12:45
Breakout sessions
A) Mapping pro bono and creating collaborations
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B) Examples of AI in pro bono practice – Lessons learnt
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tbc
C) The practicalities of refugee support projects
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12:45 - 13:30
Lunch break
13:30 - 14:30
Breakout sessions:
A) Partner with universities, to deliver collaborative pro bono
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tbc
B) Volunteers – retention and recruitment
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C) Pro bono tips and tricks with pro bono managers
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14:30 - 14:40
Break
14:40 - 14:50
The Pro Bono Recognition List
14:50 - 15:50
Panel 2: Pro bono in the immigration and refugee space
Speakers:
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tbc
15:50 - 16:00
Conference close
16:00 - 16:30
Networking
In-person