Providing pro bono legal advice to those who can't afford access to justice, is one of the most valuable contributions our lawyers can make to empower our communities and is a key focus area of our responsible business strategy.
Supporting our communities through Pro Bono
As signatories to the Pro Bono Charter we are committed to improving access to justice. We recognise the value our colleagues’ legal skills and expertise can bring to some of the most vulnerable people and organisations in society.
Through our membership of LawWorks we provide free legal advice and representation to individuals, charities and community groups who otherwise can't easily access justice and who aren't eligible for legal aid.
Recent highlights of our work include:
- Our medical negligence lawyers helping a family secure answers at the inquest of their disabled and non-verbal son, who died in hospital following ‘gross failings’ in his care.
- Colleagues from our national medical negligence team volunteering for the Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) helpline, providing advice on a wide range of healthcare issues.
- Our lawyers supporting a number of pro bono legal advice clinics across the UK on an ongoing basis and as members of Pro Bono Connect we collaborate on pro bono cases with barristers acting pro bono for individuals, charities and community groups who can’t afford representation or legal advice.
Pro Bono Recognition List England & Wales
We’re delighted that in 2024, seven lawyers from Irwin Mitchell were named in the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List England & Wales, developed to acknowledge the valuable contribution made supporting those in need of help.