updated on 08 November 2024
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LawWorks has announced the shortlist for its 2024 Pro Bono Awards, which recognise and celebrate achievements in legal pro bono work, undertaken by organisations and individuals.
LawWorks’ Chief Executive Rebecca Wilkinson said: “A huge congratulations to those shortlisted and everyone who was nominated – these awards acknowledge and celebrate the commitment of law firms, in-house teams and the many individuals who volunteer their time and share their legal expertise to improve the lives of others.
Seeing the impact pro bono work makes on people’s lives reaffirms our commitment to developing and supporting solicitors’ pro bono work within the access to justice community.”
Interested in getting involved in pro bono? Check out our list of initiatives and volunteering opportunities.
The shortlisted nominees for the 2024 awards are set out below.
Best contribution by a small or medium firm – sponsored by LEAP
Best contribution by a large firm
Best contribution by an in-house team or an in-house solicitor
Best contribution by a junior lawyer
Best pro bono contribution in Wales
Best contribution by a pro bono clinic
Best international pro bono award - in partnership with A4ID
Best new pro bono activity
Most effective pro bono partnership award
Best contribution to LawWorks not-for-profits programme
Best contribution to LawWorks secondary specialisation programme
The pro bono connect award
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 4 December 2024. This year’s judges are: