Our brand-new exhibition shines a light on the resistance and resilience of lawyers facing extraordinary challenges. Join us at the opening night reception to discover their stories and to hear from speakers who’ve stood firm in the face of danger.
- Tue 20 January 2026
- In-person
- 6pm to 8pm
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Across the globe, lawyers are silenced, sentenced and stripped of their rights – simply for doing their job. Their reputations tarnished, their families threatened, their futures uncertain. Yet they persist, driven by steadfast duty to their clients, committed to justice and a belief in the legal system.
Ahead of the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, this powerful exhibition celebrates their courage through personal artefacts, portraits, and stories. It honours those who challenge injustice and showcases how a new Council of Europe treaty is striving to protect the profession.
Join us at the opening night for a first look at the exhibition and the chance to explore inspiring stories of lawyers working on the frontlines for justice.
Learning objectives
SRA Competencies A1
- Awareness of the challenges faced by lawyers around the world as they fight to uphold the rule of law and access to justice.
- Knowledge of the Law Society’s global work on behalf of at-risk lawyers, and how to contribute.
- Understanding of how the new Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer works and how it impacts lawyers in the UK and internationally.
UK/USA/Day of the Endangered Lawyer: On the front line for justice: Exhibition opening reception
