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As the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt, lawyers are actively seeking ways to make positive contributions to civil society. Both in the UK and across Europe, pro bono work is flourishing with the pandemic presenting opportunities to find new ways to connect and collaborate. Last month, TrustLaw, Thomson Reuters Foundation’s global pro bono legal service, took part in both the UK and European Pro Bono Weeks. Commenting on UK Pro Bono Week, Emily Donnan-Courtade, TrustLaw Programme Officer (EMENA), said: “One of the key highlights of this year was that all four nations hosted, presented and attended events. Moving the events online meant there were no geographical limitations, providing a great opportunity to collaborate and enhance existing relationships as well as creating new ones”. ....