Pro Bono Week 2020
The 19th Pro Bono Week has started today throughout the UK and the University of Edinburgh is participating: http://probonoweek.org.uk
- As part of the week long events, we are hosting a virtual Law in Society event which will showcase a selection of pro bono work being undertaken by solicitors, charities and our law students. This event will be delivered online on Thursday, 5 November from 12.30 – 2.30pm. Tickets are free and registration is through Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/law-in-society-virtual-session-tickets-126958280635
- The University of Edinburgh Pro Bono Society will be screening and discussing the film For Sama in aid of Indigo Volunteers: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/for-sama-virtual-viewing-to-raise-funds-for-indigo-volunteers-tickets-127155767323
- We will be actively participating in the Go the Extra Mile for Justice Day fundraising campaign on 5 November and encourage as many staff and students to participate in raising funds for charities and organisations supporting our most vulnerable in society: https://atjf.org.uk/go-the-extra-mile-for-justice The link to join our Pro Bono Society Team is here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/UniversityofEdinburghProBonoSociety
- Probonoskills.com are hosting two events this week, the first tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 November and the second on Thursday, 5 November. All are welcome to register through the details supplied in the link here.
There are many more interesting celebratory and thought provoking events which you can sign up to through the Pro Bono Week 2020 website. If you would like further information on any of the events we are hosting, or those of Probonoskills.com then please get in touch.