About
Access // Advise
Empowering Firms of All Sizes to Lead in Pro Bono and Diversity in Law
At Access // Advise, we believe that every law firm, regardless of size, has the potential to be a powerful force for social change. We provide cost-effective and practical consultancy to help you develop:
Invest in Impact
Beyond access to justice, pro bono offers significant business advantages and a tangible return on investment for your firm. Discover how we can help you unlock these benefits
Why Work With Us?
Tailored Support to Maximise Your Impact
Tailored Strategies for Measurable Impact – We don't offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Our consultancy is entirely bespoke, designed to deliver tangible social and business benefits for your law firm.
Practical Solutions – Benefit from our deep understanding of the legal sector, pro bono best practices, and widening access, translated into actionable steps for your firm.
Unlock Hidden Value – We help you leverage your pro bono and diversity and inclusion efforts to enhance your firm's reputation, attract and retain talent, and potentially improve your bottom line.
A Partner in Your Success - We are committed to providing ongoing support and guidance as you develop and grow your social impact initiatives.
Whether you’re starting a new initiative or expanding an existing one, we offer the expert guidance and strategic support to help you succeed.
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Meet Our Director: Rosie Hanlon
With nearly a decade of experience in pro bono, legal education, and access to justice, Rosie Hanlon founded Access // Advise to break down barriers and ensure that every organisation - big or small - can engage in meaningful social impact work, particularly addressing the unique challenges faced by regional, small and medium law firms.
Rosie’s Experience at a Glance:
✔ Pro Bono & Legal Education – Former Clinic Manager, Module Leader and Academic Tutor at a UK university. Experience teaching across the Foundation programme, LLB and Legal Practice Course.
✔ Pro Bono Policy & Strategy – Supported over 50+ law clinics across the UK as a Clinic Support & Development Officer at a pro bono charity.
✔ Pro Bono Advocate – Member of the National Pro Bono Committee & Co-Chair of the North East Pro Bono Committee.
✔ Social Mobility Advocate – Led country wide report & initiative to improve diversity in the legal profession.
Rosie has worked across universities, law firms and charities driving forward policies and programmes that increase access to justice and improve social mobility, delivering measurable impact for organisations and communities. Her expertise is particularly relevant to regional, small and medium law firms, given her direct experience in understanding their unique challenges in both pro bono and widening access to the legal sector.