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Introduction

The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps to find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers.

We can assist with:

  • advice, representation and help at mediation
  • cases in all legal areas
  • cases where proceedings have not yet been started
  • cases in all tribunals and courts in England and Wales

Pro bono assistance is only available to those who cannot afford to pay and who cannot obtain public funding (Legal Aid).

For examples of the types of case in which the Unit can give assistance, please visit the case examples page.

For additional introductory information about the Unit, please visit the overview page.

Thank you!
We are a charity and rely on donations to meet all of our running costs. 
We would like to say a special thank you to all of our supporters
- see who these were in 2008 on our supporters page

 If you would like to make a donation, please visit the donations page. All donations are gratefully received, though please note that donations from applicants cannot be accepted until the conclusion of any case.

 

Latest News

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Caroline Levonian of One Crown Office Row will be participating in a 48-hour long dance ceremony for the Bar Pro Bono Unit - please sponsor her wonderful effort

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Upcoming Events

Regional Legal Walks

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Unleashing the Power of Advice

AdviceUK's 2nd annual conference

1 October 2009, Birmingham

Come join AdviceUK and Lord Bach, legal Aid Minister, to discuss to help plot a future direction for the free advice sector.

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