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The solicitor general has told charities spearheading this year's week-long pro bono celebration that he wants the event to reach out to new audiences. Robert Buckland QC MP announced today that National Pro Bono Week will take place between 4-8 November. He told staff at the National Pro Bono Centre in London this morning that, not only did he want this year's events to promote the value of pro bono, but 'in the adage of that lager commercial, refresh the parts others cannot reach. Reaching out to new audiences, making people more aware of the work you do and the value of pro bono'.
The solicitor general has told charities spearheading this year's week-long pro bono celebration that he wants the event to reach out to new audiences. Robert Buckland QC MP announced today that National Pro Bono Week will take place between 4-8 November. He told staff at the National Pro Bono Centre in London this morning that, not only did he want this year's events to promote the value of pro bono, but 'in the adage of that lager commercial, refresh the parts others cannot reach. Reaching out to new audiences, making people more aware of the work you do and the value of pro bono'.
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