The Max Planck Foundation’s project ‘Pro Bono Support for Afghans at Risk’ has been shortlisted for “Outstanding Social Impact” at the British Legal Awards 2024, hosted by Law.com International.
Launched in January 2024, the Foundation collaborated with four global law firms, Clyde & Co, Dechert, Eversheds Sutherland and Squire Patton Boggs to assist Afghans at risk to reach safety through legal pathways. Two training sessions were provided to almost 150 volunteers from the firms who work in teams with the Foundation’s staff to assist applicants in reaching safety.
The shortlisting is for the 15th British Legal Awards, which aims to “recognise the outstanding contributions of legal professionals, firms, and teams” and are “the premier legal awards in the region, representing the best of the best”. The winners will be announced on 27 November 2024 in London, UK.