Abdallah Barakat has been a tenant at 9 Park Place since successfully completing his pupillage with us in November 2024, and has taken on pro bono work throughout his time in chambers. He also volunteers at the Cardiff University Innocence Project. In the article posted on Advocate (link below) Abdallah shares more about why he decided to incorporate pro bono work into his practice, how to take it on with Advocate, and the need for pro bono legal support in Wales.
https://weareadvocate.org.uk/what-we-do/volunteer-stories/abdallah-barakats-story.html
UPDATE: We are delighted to confirm that Abdallah has now been nominated in the Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year section of the Bar Pro Bono Awards – good luck Abdallah! Read more here.
The Chambers Pro Bono Framework is run under the auspices of the Bar’s national pro bono charity, Advocate and provides us with a tangible opportunity to confirm our commitment to undertaking pro bono work and improving access to justice.
Advocate is dedicated to supporting individuals in desperate need of legal assistance who cannot obtain legal aid or afford representation.
The framework will help us to promote pro bono work within chambers and to widen the depth and scope of our commitment to supporting Advocate and its aims.