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The London Legal Support Trust & i-Probono National Pro Bono Centre

11 August 2011
Issue: 7478 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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The London Legal Support Trust and i-Probono have taken up residence at the National Pro Bono Centre, joining the Bar Pro Bono Unit, LawWorks, ILEX Pro Bono and the Access to
Justice Foundation.

i-Probono, which was founded by Shireen Irani, is a non-profit online network connecting organisations in need of legal assistance with lawyers and students who want to use their legal skills for the public good. The network’s global outreach enables people to engage in projects from around the world and allows organisations to source assistance across jurisdictions.
 

Issue: 7478 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gibson Dunn—London partner promotions

Gibson Dunn—London partner promotions

Firm grows international bench with expanded UK partner class

Shakespeare Martineau—six appointments

Shakespeare Martineau—six appointments

Firm makes major statement in the capital with strategic growth at The Shard

Myers & Co—Jess Latham

Myers & Co—Jess Latham

Residential conveyancing team expands with solicitor hire

NEWS
One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
The Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO’s) plea for a budget increase has been rejected by the Law Society and accepted only ‘with reluctance’ by conveyancers
Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned
Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace
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