Volunteering
We have a long history of providing free legal advice to those who might otherwise be unable to access it. Examples of our ongoing legal or "pro bono" work include:
"We're very proud of the way in which our volunteers contribute to the local community"
- Jacquelyn Collins
- Community Affairs Manager
Volunteer case study
Read about our initiatives with local schools through our "Primary Partners" programme.
View Primary Partners case study-
Islington Law Centre and Battersea Law Centre - helping to staff evening clinics advising on small claims
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LawWorks for Community Groups - advising local community groups on commercial real estate matters
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Free Representation Unit - serving as advocates on employment or social security tribunals
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Royal Courts of Justice Advice Bureau - providing a weekly rota of qualified litigators to litigants-in-person, as shown in our case study
Our volunteering programmes go beyond pro bono. We encourage all employees to get involved in our projects and underpin these efforts with financial support. Examples of our non-legal volunteering opportunities include:
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Primary Partners - various initiatives with our local schools, as shown in our case study
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Hackney Schools’ Mentoring Programme - attending fortnightly mentoring sessions with Year 10 students to improve their self-confidence, academic performance and aspirations
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Citizenship Foundation Twinning - running workshops with a local class of Year 10 students to help the pupils understand the citizenship curriculum and learn about life as a City lawyer
Careers at Slaughter and May
We are always looking for people to join us in providing a first-class service to our international clients.
Visit our careers sectionAwards
We have received many awards for our legal work and our contribution to the wider community.
Learn more about awards we have won