What will I gain from pro bono work?

– Develop key career skills including communication, problem solving, teamwork, emotional intelligence and professionalism.

– Client facing experience

– Enhance your understanding of academic theory

– Work alongside professionals

– Help improve access to justice, community outreach and widening participation

It’s an invaluable part of the training you’ll receive at BPP.

Your questions, answered

When can I participate in Social Impact?

Social Impact projects are open to all BPP students and learners, up to 18 months after completion of your programme.

We aim to provide a wide range of projects to match your interests and level of commitment. Many students successfully combine their studies, work and personal lives with Social Impact work.

How do I volunteer for a project?

All opportunities are advertised through the platform BPP Futures, which you can access once you join BPP.

If you’re a prospective student and want to learn more, you can contact our Social Impact team as soon as you have accepted your offer by emailing: socialimpact@bpp.com

Can I ask for a record of my work?

You’ll gain practical professional experience by volunteering with Social Impact at BPP, often working with real clients. It’s a good idea to keep a detailed record of your work and achievements, as this can be especially useful when preparing for interviews.

We encourage all students to use our Skills Builder tool, available via BPP Futures, to record their Social Impact experience and reflect upon how it has supported development goals. Progress can be tracked and rewarded with digital badges, enabling you to promote and celebrate your skills development with your professional networks.

Are there any rules about participating in pro bono?

We are passionate about helping students to use their skills to deliver our Social Impact projects. However, our most important priority is to provide our clients with top quality and efficient professional services, whether that is legal advice, administrative support or community outreach.

For this reason, you will be required to agree to our Social Impact Pledge when you apply for a Social Impact project.

This means you agree to act with the highest possible professional standards, including managing your time and performing the tasks required of you in the best interests of your client.

You will also need to attend and participate fully in training for your projects. The content and duration of training differs depending on the project but may include skills training, legal training and more practical information.

I’m a distance learner. Can I take part?

We believe our students from any location, be in the UK or abroad, should have the opportunity to participate in Social Impact work.

Social Impact at BPP is the most accessible it has ever been, for our clients, volunteers and our professional partners alike. The majority of our projects are capable of remote delivery, meaning that students can support our work, regardless of their location.

How can I share my Social Impact experience?

We believe that our students are best placed to help us shape the future of Social Impact at BPP.
We regularly survey our student volunteers to capture feedback about their volunteering and we encourage students to share their experiences through our BPP Social Impact blog.