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A day in the life of ... Sarah Slaughter (Caseworker, Bar Pro Bono Unit)
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Sarah Slaughter Case Worker Bar Pro Bono Unit
This article was written in support of National Pro Bono Week running from 2–6 November 2015.
National Pro Bono Week is a nationwide campaign to celebrate the range and impact of voluntary free legal services provided by the legal profession. Support the campaign on Twitter using #NPBW2015 and #WeDoProBono
What is your position and what do you do on a day-to-day basis?
Caseworker. I process applications from litigants in person for assistance to the Bar Pro Bono Unit - that means a lot of administrative duties! I check the applications to ensure all relevant documentation has been enclosed then arrange for a senior barrister to review the file and decide whether the charity is able to assist. Once that decision has been made I notify the applicant then look for a volunteer barrister to assist. Once someone has come forward I instruct the barrister and a client relationship is formed. Should the applicant need further assistance they come back to me to repeat the process. I deal with hundreds of clients so my days are very busy!
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