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- #WinOfTheWeek Our work in the Upper Tier tribunal is important for our clients, wider society, our volunteers and the judiciary. To help us continue this work please donate at www.thefru.org.uk/donate #WeDoProBono
- Reposted by Free Representation UnitNo joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition. Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
- Reposted by Free Representation UnitMore than 1 in 10 employers stripped of their licence had it reinstated to continue hiring - and exploiting - migrants. Shameful. Is the Home Office operating with its eyes closed? These employers must be fined, and that money must be used to compensate victims. www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
- Reposted by Free Representation Unit🎙️New Transform Justice Podcast episode out tomorrow! In the meantime, have you listened to our most recent episode? @penelopegibbs.bsky.social and @robroballen.bsky.social look back through 2025: the reforms, debates and missed opportunities that shaped the year. 🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/374dde
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- We're registered - see you all there!
- #WinOfTheWeek Thanks to Hafsah Begum and Sarah Bergstrom for agreeing to become our Vice-chairs. Thanks to Michael Fealy KC and Arthur Lau for agreeing to continue as Chair and Treasurer. Always grateful to 39 Essex for their generous hosting of our meetings.
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- londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk/our-events/l... June might feel like a long time away, but registrations have opened for the London Legal Walk on 9 June. We've signed up, come and join us for a great event on 9 June. Huge thanks to @londonlegal.bsky.social as always for organising. #WeDoProBono
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- Huge thanks to Serle Court for this generous donation. We receive no public funding and rely on the legal sector to keep us going. To support free access to justice and training the next generation of pro bono lawyers please go to www.thefru.org.uk/donate. #WeDoProBono
- #WinOfTheWeek This week we received some incredible feedback about our legal officer Richard Gillingham. We know that Richard does a fantastic job, it's great to hear just how much it meant to his client. #WeDoProBono
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- Best wishes to all our aspiring pupil followers with your final pupillage application submissions by 23.59. Remember to spellcheck and don't misname the chambers.
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- www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u... New Senior President of Tribunals annual report published. The report acknowledges the work of the ELAAS scheme and pro bono representation for applicants to the EAT by FRU volunteers. Fantastic to hear the value of our work for the tribunal system. #WeDoProBono
- #WinOfTheWeek There is no easing into the year in our work for our clients. We're off to a flying start in 2026. Thanks to all our volunteer advocates for their amazing work. To donate to keep our work going please go to: www.thefru.org.uk/donate. You can make a difference today. #WeDoProBono
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- Exciting to be present tonight at Gray's Inn for the inaugural address of the new Bar Council Chair Kirsty Brimelow KC. Kirsty makes legal aid one of her priorities, whilst making clear her support for FRU and Advocate.
- Reposted by Free Representation UnitSir Geoffrey Vos has announced that he will retire from the judiciary and as Master of the Rolls on 31 October 2026, when he will be 71. By then, will have spent a decade in senior judicial leadership roles. www.judiciary.uk/master-of-th...
- Reposted by Free Representation UnitSir James Munby, former president of the High Court family division, died on New Year’s Day. He was 77. “That he chose to spend the greater part of his career in family law was of great and long-lasting benefit," his successor Sir Andrew McFarlane said. rozenberg.substack.com/p/sir-james-...
- Reposted by Free Representation UnitSo... I've created a starter pack of UK government organisations currently on Bluesky: go.bsky.app/JHsY1Wz (Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)at://did:plc:3fgba6fhuyscv52hpegdxerq/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3mc5zte7w7o2w
- Reposted by Free Representation UnitThe EAT has allowed an appeal by Latin American seasonal farm workers to proceed, after it was struck out for missing a tribunal deadline. The workers, supported by @uvwunion.bsky.social , argued it is unjust and irrational to expect undocumented workers in crisis to navigate complex legal systems
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- www.pupillagegateway.com/for-applican... Good luck to everyone who is making applications through the Pupillage Gateway from today, particularly FRU representatives. There's a host of help and support out there but above all check and recheck your applications for basic mistakes.
- Many thanks BCLP, we really appreciate your support. We receive no public funding for our work and rely on support from across the legal sector. To help us to maintain our service please donate here donate.justgiving.com/charity/fru/..., like BCLP LLP you can make a difference today. #WeDoProBono
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- Huge thanks to every member of @39essexchambers.bsky.social for your support for #ProBono.
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- www.youtube.com/channel/UCdq... Livestream of Ct of Appeal case today - appeal by DWP in a case taken by FRU. Matt Jackson and Daniel Hallstrom appear pro bono for NJ the respondent. We would say good luck to them both - but they don't need luck they're brilliant! #WeDoProBono
- #WinOfTheWeek this week is the ongoing contribution of Daniel Hallström from @oldsquarechambers.bsky.social to our work. Thanks Daniel - this week you were reviewing and drafting EAT appeal grounds, we've no doubt that next week you'll be contributing in another way. #EmploymentLaw
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- #WinOfTheWeek Congratulations to aspiring solicitor Jonathan Macarthy for securing this excellent result for our client. Very concerning that DWP finds no benefit due but the independent tribunal makes the maximum award. This just shows the need for legal advice and advocacy. #WeDoProBono
- Yay - thanks so much!
- @barristersecret.bsky.social @deshpalpanesarkc.bsky.social @seanjones.org and all our supporters. Please amplify!
- movementforgood.com Please support FRU by nominating us for a £1000 award from the Movement For Good draw which starts on Monday. Our charity registration number is 1183592 and our category is 'Poverty'. It only takes 30 seconds and could make a real difference to our service. #WeDoProBono
- movementforgood.com Please support FRU by nominating us for a £1000 award from the Movement For Good draw which starts on Monday. Our charity registration number is 1183592 and our category is 'Poverty'. It only takes 30 seconds and could make a real difference to our service. #WeDoProBono
- Last chance to book this incredible event. www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/... Please donate to support the work of an organisation that Lord Hendy KC created to provide access to justice and train next generations of employment lawyers. www.thefru.org.uk/donate #AccessToJustice #EmploymentLaw #EmpLaw
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- We're off! Please come over for a chat and a chocolate. National Pupillage Fair 2025 share.google/mcuv21pA6pJY...
- targetjobs.co.uk/events/natio... We're looking forward to meeting everyone who is attending the National Pupillage Fair 2025 today. Please come over for a chat about how doing #ProBono in general and FRU in particular can help you to secure a pupillage. #WeDoProBono
- targetjobs.co.uk/events/natio... We're looking forward to meeting everyone who is attending the National Pupillage Fair 2025 today. Please come over for a chat about how doing #ProBono in general and FRU in particular can help you to secure a pupillage. #WeDoProBono
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- Wrong link we think. Here is the Simkova judgment, which started life as a FRU case. www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
- #WinOfTheWeek Thanks Adam Pincott - you stepped and made a real difference for our client. #WeDoProBono #FreeLegalRepresentation
- Many thanks to all our supporters in the Chancery Bar Association.
- Demonstration of the incredible impact that #ProBono legal support can have on #AccesToJustice. Highly concerning conduct by a public authority, held to account by determination and commitment by the litigant and her legal team.
- The FRU legal test results are OUT! If you passed, congratulations and we look forward to working with you soon. If you didn't pass this time please do re-take the test next time you are entitled to. #FreeLegalRepresentation #WeDoProBono #ClinicalLegalEducation
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- Wow - what a week of #ProBonoWeek highlights! Celebrating started last Thursday at our Annual General Assembly. Lord Justice Dingemans went out of his way to say how much our work in the tribunals is appreciated by the judiciary and thanked us for everything we do. #ProBonoWeek 2025 was fabulous!
- www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/... Breaking news...One of FRU's founders Lord Hendy KC is speaking about his legal career on 27 November. Unmissable opportunity to hear from a key figure in employment law. AND he is encouraging attendees to donate to FRU. Please support the event and FRU #EmpLaw
- FRU staff heavily supporting the launch of #ProBonoWeek. Great to hear from the Attorney General and former AG. Congratulations @probonoweekuk.bsky.social for all these events.
- We are excited to be celebrating Pro Bono Week (3-7 November)! Check out all the events taking place across the week at probonoweek.org.uk/events. Join in online with the hashtags #ProBonoWeek and #WeDoProBono.
- Thanks Sean! Great to have you around to support us.
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- Just two days now until we welcome our guest Lord Justice Dingemans to celebrate our work at our 2025 Annual General Assembly. The event starts at 6.15 and takes place at Latham & Watkins 99 Bishopsgate London, EC2M 3XF RSVP to chief.exec@thefru.org.uk
- #WinOfTheWeek Thanks so much to Imogen Brown from @cloisterslaw.bsky.social for demonstrating the impact of legal pro bono work in the run up to #ProBonoWeek. Securing a five-figure sum for her client will make a massive difference to their life.
- We're proud to say that Lord Justice Dingemans, the Senior President of Tribunals has agreed to attend and speak at our annual general assembly on 30 October. This event is part of #ProBonoWeek. Please come and join us to celebrate our work - everyone is welcome! RSVP chief.exec@thefru.org.uk
- Stand by for an exciting announcement about our Annual General Assembly on 30 October...
- Many thanks to everyone who came to talk to us yesterday at the @thebarcouncil.bsky.social pupillage fair. We hope to see you all as future FRU volunteers.
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- Reposted by Free Representation UnitThis latest "barrister meets AI" disaster is something all stage 1 law students should read. It is vital about the key skill of case reading - you mustn't use AI to substitute for the skill of being able to find cases and find key content in cases: tribunalsdecisions.service.gov.uk/utiac/ui-202...
- Please come to say hello to us at the @thebarcouncil.bsky.social pupillage fair tomorrow. We'd love to tell you how FRU can boost your applications.
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- We'll be there for the live event on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
