Jordans return to Pro Bono Panel for another year

Contrary to public misconceptions not every lawyer is only interested in making money and we are proud to be part of a select band of Solicitors and Barristers who have shown a commitment to pro bono representation for those who genuinely need access to justice but who do not have the resource sot fund it .

Our particular area of interest is in the field of miscarriages of justice and where appellants do not qualify for legal aid but equally do not have sufficient resources to fund a private appeal we can take appeals with merit , We can also consider other types of cases exceptionally where we identify a genuine need and merit  .

As our Lady Chief Justice noted :

Now in its third year, the List recognises solicitors, barristers, chartered legal executives, trade mark attorneys, patent attorneys and registered foreign/European lawyers who provided 25 hours or more pro bono legal assistance over the last year. The initiative is supported by the Law Society, the Bar Council, CILEX and all the major pro bono organisations under the aegis of the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee.

The lawyers recognised on the List follow the long tradition of the legal profession in volunteering their time to provide free legal assistance to individuals and charities. It is therefore particularly welcome to see that a number of lawyers have appeared on the List for multiple years, demonstrating their continued commitment to pro bono.

Pro bono is not a substitute for legal aid, but it is a valuable part of our system of justice, working alongside the advice sector. The judiciary sees first-hand how pro bono advice and representation helps those who might not otherwise receive legal assistance. I hope that recognition on the List encourages the legal profession to continue its commitment to providing pro bono help to those in need.