The guide covers the scope of pro bono services and the regulatory Hong Kong landscape, information on key Hong Kong organizations in need of pro bono legal services, and support and advocacy for pro bono engagement by the Hong Kong legal community.
ACC Hong Kong Guide - for In-house Counsel on Pro bono Legal Work in Hong Kong.
Continuing ACC Hong Kong standard members… Last days to renew your ACC Hong Kong membership.
2021 ACC Chief Legal Officer’s Survey now available. ACC Hong Kong members can access the report for free at www.acc.com/clo2021
For Information on the Novel Coronovirus please see the following link: Dealing with the 2019-nCov Coronavirus Epidemic: Resources for in-house Counsel.
Mechanism and Legal Practice of Cross-border Dispute Resolution Involving Mainland China and Hong Kong
ACC is delighted to announce that we are now accepting applications for year two of our newest professional development and networking opportunity.
ACC has teamed with TED (of TED Talks fame) to bring its hallmark public speaking training to our most creative and motivated ACC members. Through 11 self-paced, peer-supported online learning modules taught by Head of TED Chris Anderson, selected participants will learn to identify big ideas, plan communication approaches, and develop their very own video-recorded TED-style talk that will be published on ACC.com. This is a unique enjoyable opportunity to learn the essential speaking and influencing skills needed to advance your career, at your own pace. Selected member applicants will be invited to participate in this exciting new professional and personal development program for a fee of only US$40.
To be considered for one of the few coveted seats, complete our short application form by March 31, 2021. Apply now to become a storyteller
Looking for inspiration? ACC Hong Kong Executive Committee member and Chief Operating Officer at HKbitEx Lin Shi, shared her deeply personal experiences and highlighted the importance of self-talk, in her insightful and absorbing presentation delivered as part of the 2020 ACC TED Masterclass program. Watch it here as well as the 2020 video library, developed by your fellow ACC members.
Pro Bono HK provides free legal assistance to marginalised and disadvantaged individuals in our community. Since its launch in May 2017 to date, our community legal clinic located in Sham Shui Po has assisted over 100 clients and provided over 120 hours of legal service on a pro bono basis. Thus far, we have relied on the kindness of Solicitor volunteers working in private practice.
Due to demand, we need to expand and increase the availability of our services to other disadvantaged members of the public. Please help us to do this by donating to our Access to Justice Fund (“A2J Fund”) at: www.simplygiving.com/event/a2jfund and/or volunteering your services.
The A2J Fund will be used to cover:
Pro Bono HK welcomes inquiries from in-house counsel and is working jointly with ACC on the Pro Bono Insurance Scheme for In-house Counsel. Please contact us at ask@probono.org.hk
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