IMD Solicitors is excited to announce the launch of its fully remote Pro Bono Clinic, an initiative designed to improve access to justice for individuals who may be unable to obtain legal advice due to financial constraints.
Why Pro Bono Still Matters
Usually, legal problems do not arise at convenient moments – and they rarely come with a clear roadmap. Too often, people find themselves stuck in legal limbo not because their case lacks merit, but because professional advice feels financially out of reach. At IMD Solicitors LLP, we believe that access to justice should never depend solely on the ability to pay.
That belief sits at the heart of the newly launched IMD Pro Bono Clinic — a fully remote initiative designed to offer clear, practical legal guidance to individuals who might otherwise have nowhere to turn.
Bridging the Gap Between Uncertainty and Understanding
Every day, solicitors encounter people who know something is wrong but do not know what to do next. They may be facing a family dispute, an employment issue, mounting debt, or uncertainty around criminal or probate matters. Without early advice, these situations can escalate quickly, often leading to unnecessary stress, delay, and long-term consequences.
The Pro Bono Clinic exists to bridge that gap. It offers individuals a first point of contact with a qualified legal professional – a space to ask questions, understand their legal position, and gain clarity on available options. Sometimes, that clarity alone is enough to help someone move forward with confidence.
Practical Guidance, Delivered with Purpose
Rather than trying to do everything, the clinic focuses on what matters most at the earliest stage: understanding rights, risks, and next steps. Through focused consultations, individuals receive objective, professional insight into their situation, along with signposting to further support where appropriate.
This early intervention supports the view that timely legal information can change outcomes. It can prevent disputes from escalating, empower individuals to make informed decisions, and restore a sense of control at moments when things feel overwhelming.
Areas of Support
The Pro Bono Clinic offers guidance across a range of core practice areas, including:
- Family law
- Criminal law
- Employment law (employees only)
- Wills and non-contentious probate
- Debt recovery
All advice relates to the law of England and Wales.
A Collective Effort by Dedicated Professionals
The clinic is supported by a team of experienced legal professionals who have chosen to contribute their time and expertise in service of the wider community. Beyond legal knowledge, the team reflects the diversity of the communities they serve, with consultations available in several languages, including English, Polish, Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Urdu, and Punjabi.
This multilingual capability helps remove yet another barrier – ensuring that individuals can explain their situation clearly and be properly understood.
A Responsible and Sustainable Approach to Pro Bono Work
Pro bono work is most effective when it is structured, transparent, and sustainable. The IMD Pro Bono Clinic has been developed with these principles in mind, ensuring that support is delivered fairly, professionally, and within clear boundaries.
More broadly, the clinic forms part of IMD Solicitors LLP’s ongoing commitment to responsible legal practice and meaningful community engagement. It recognises that even limited access to expert advice can have a lasting impact – not only on individual cases, but on trust and confidence in the legal system as a whole.
Looking Ahead
The launch of the Pro Bono Clinic is not just a new service — it is a reaffirmation of a core IMD value: that the law should serve people, not exclude them. By offering early access to legal knowledge, IMD Solicitors aims to make the justice system feel a little less daunting, and a little more human.
To learn more about the IMD Pro Bono Clinic and to make a booking, please visit our website.
Please check the current availability of our solicitors before proceeding with a booking.