Chambers News
Advocate’s Young Lawyers’ Event - 4 November 2025
22 October 2025Jasmine Knapman will be taking part in the Young Lawyers’ Event on 4 November 2025 as part of Pro Bono Week.
The (free) event is being organised by Advocate, the Junior London Solicitors Litigation Association (JLSLA), London Young Lawyers Group (LYLG), Middle Temple Young Barristers' Association (MTYBA), Pro Bono Connect and the Young Barristers' Committee (YBC) as part of Pro Bono Week.
"Young Lawyers: The Impact of Pro Bono" is taking place on Tuesday 4th of November 2025, from 6-8.30pm, at the offices of Macfarlanes LLP.
Doors open at 5.45pm for a welcome drink, seated for 6pm for opening words; 6.15-7.15pm panel speakers; 7.15-7.30pm Q&As, 7.30-8.30pm networking with drinking and nibbles.
This event is open to practising barristers, solicitors, and trainees at the beginning of their legal careers.
Topics covered include:
- Hearing from young lawyers and their experiences of taking on pro bono work
- The support on offer to you when taking on pro bono work
- Practical tips on how to effectively fit in pro bono work alongside a busy, paid practice
- How pro bono work can benefit your career
- How barristers and solicitors can work together through Pro Bono Connect to deliver pro bono assistance
- The impact of pro bono work
- Plenty of time for networking!
