Pro bono opportunities at The Prisoners' Advice Service

This charity provides legal advice and information to prisoners' about their rights, particularly the application of the Prison Rules and conditions of imprisonment.

The opportunity has arisen to volunteer at the PAS- usually the commitment is one day a week for 3 months, with an allowance for lunch. The work would be broad ranging, and might cover assisting with research, drafting and ongoing cases. This is an excellent opportunity for LLB and LLM students, particularly for those interested in criminal law and human rights. Further details about how to apply are available from the charity. To access the organisation's website, please click here. For more information, please contact Matt Evans at matthew.evans@prisonersadvice.org.uk.

Facebook Group: Student Pro Bono

To get some regular information and keep up to date with Pro Bono-related awards and events, do join the Student Pro Bono Facebook group. It is a fantastic way in getting to know those with a similar passion for Pro Bono as well. To join the group, you can either search in Facebook for “student pro bono” or alternatively, if you’re already logged in, click here.

Vacancy at the Asylum Support Appeals Project

Vacancy at the Asylum Support Appeals Project ASAP is a charity that assists otherwise unrepresented asylum seekers at the Asylum Support Tribunal where they appeal the decision to stop their welfare benefits. The charity is now looking for a new volunteer office assistant. Candidates are required to commit 1-3 days a week on a regular basis. The deadline for applications is Friday 19 February at 4pm. More information can be found here.

The Howard League for Penal Reform Essay Competition

The Howard League for Penal Reform has set up an essay competition for students with the title, "Why Prisons Don't Work". The judge is Eric Allison, the prisons correspondent for The Guardian and the deadline is 30 April 2010. All the details can be found on their website here.