LawWorks has launched a new myth-busting campaign for Volunteers’ Week 2026, challenging the common misconceptions that prevent solicitors from volunteering at free legal advice clinics.
Developed in collaboration with representatives from clinics registered on the LawWorks Clinics Network, the campaign brings together voices from across the legal sector to address the practical concerns that can discourage solicitors from taking part in pro bono clinic work.
At a time when demand for free legal support continues to grow, legal clinics across England and Wales play a vital role in helping people access early legal advice and better understand their rights. However, many solicitors still believe that volunteering with pro bono legal clinics pro bono work is too time-consuming, administratively complex, or outside of their area of expertise.
Through a new video campaign released during Volunteers’ Week 2026, LawWorks is tackling these myths head-on, highlighting the realities of volunteering and the practical support available to solicitors through the LawWorks Clinics Network.
LawWorks would like to extend its sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the Volunteers’ Week 2026 myth-busting campaign video, sharing their insight and experience to help inspire more solicitors to volunteer with pro bono clinics.
The campaign features Rebecca Howell, Head of Clinics Programme at LawWorks, alongside representatives from clinics on the LawWorks Clinics Network and volunteer solicitors from across the legal sector, all of whom are committed to improving access to justice through free legal advice.
With thanks to:
- Bernadette Chikwe, Housing Team Director at Duncan Lewis Solicitors and volunteer at East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic
- Daniel Denton, Partner at Hodge Jones & Allen and volunteer at multiple university law clinics on the LawWorks Clinics Network
- Natasha Warby, Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP and volunteer at Connect Legal Advice Clinic
- Amanda Thurston, Director at Hertfordshire Law Clinic
- Sarah Clover, CEO of South Westminster Legal Advice Centre
- Anna Rudkin, Family Law Director at Lewis Rodgers Solicitors and volunteer at University of Staffordshire’s Legal Advice Service
- Hannah Henderson, Clinic Solicitor at Kent Law Clinic
- Oliver Dearie, Head of Legal, Insurance and Deposit Takers at the Bank of England and volunteer at South Westminster Legal Advice Centre