This session will not be repeated.

Employment law has grown in scope and complexity over recent decades. However, the ability to access it has not.   With the availability of Legal Aid restricted to a very small number of employment law cases and alternative funding options limited, individuals without the means to privately fund their cases are often left either to go it alone or alternatively may decide not to prosecute their rights. The existence of a Pro Bono Committee within ELA is recognition of the fact that there are many individuals in need of employment law support who simply cannot afford to access it. 

In this panel session, leaders in the Pro Bono sphere will discuss the difficulties faced by individuals experiencing issues in the workplace in accessing appropriate legal support, what measures are being put in place to provide this support, from calling on student volunteers to partnering with law firms and what more needs to be done to ensure justice is truly accessible to all.