Students and law schools were recognised for their tremendous efforts in the field of pro bono, as the attorney general hosted the annual LawWorks & Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards at the House of Commons.

Students are urged to ensure that they don’t miss the chance to vote in the general election on 7 May 2015.

Nominations are now open for the LawWorks and Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono Awards, which celebrate the significant contribution of law students and law schools to vital pro bono legal advice.

Members of the Law Students' Network Birmingham were treated to insight into the life of a local authority lawyer, courtesy of a talk held by the legal department of Birmingham City Council on 25 January.

The attorney general, Dominic Grieve QC MP, once again hosted the annual LawWorks & Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards at the House of Commons.

Students and law schools have been honoured for their exceptional contributions to pro bono at the 10^th LawWorks & Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards.

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