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Supporting Justice V: A Report on the Pro Bono Work of America’s Lawyers
A new study from the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono & Public Service examines lawyers' participation in and perception of pro bono work.
Pro Bono Toolkit for Limited Scope Representation
This toolkit provides guidance and resources to attorneys as they offer targeted pro bono assistance to clients who cannot afford full representation in Florida.
Report on 2024 Staffing Survey
PBI has just released the 2024 Report on the Law Firm Pro Bono Project® Staffing Survey! This report provides valuable insights into the staffing methods, challenges, and opportunities within law firm pro bono programs.
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NSW Young Lawyers charting a course for pro bono impact with inaugural guide
How can early career lawyer be better informed and inspired to engage in pro bono work?
Guides to Pro Bono and Other Free Advice in England, Wales and Scotland
The Guide to Pro Bono and Other Free Advice in England & Wales and the Guide to Pro Bono and Other Free Advice in Scotland are now available on a new website launched by the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee of England & Wales.
UK Collaborative Plan for Pro Bono
The UK Collaborative Plan for Pro Bono (‘UKCP’) is a profession-led initiative for law firms in the UK.
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Introduction to Anti-Discrimination Law in Western Australia
John Curtin Law Clinic produced a new webinar resource for pro bono lawyers on anti-discrimination law.
Guide for KC Applications: How pro bono work can assist when applying for silk
The guide sets out how taking on pro bono work can be useful for directly demonstrating the competencies that are assessed in KC applications.
17th Performance Report of the National Pro Bono Target
The Report sets out the progress of the Australian legal profession in delivering pro bono services across the country, as measured against a range of indicators including pro bono hours undertaken and the number of lawyers covered by the Target on an annual basis.
The Rise of Networks for Dedicated Law Firm Pro Bono Professionals
As the number of dedicated and specialist pro bono practitioners has risen across the globe, local professional networks have formed to support their work.
PBI 2024 Conference sessions on demand
On-demand programs recorded at the PBI 2024 Annual Conference are available online via West LegalEdcenter (WLEC).
2024 Report on the Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge® Initiative
Read PBI’s 2024 Report on the Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge® Initiative, which benchmarks pro bono performance by Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge signatories in 2023.
Measuring Pro Bono Impact
This guide offers a concise 5-step framework designed to assist legal teams in more effectively measuring the impact of their pro bono programs.
A Guide to Recruiting, Retaining and Remunerating Pro Bono Roles in Large Law Firms
Despite the important role played by specialist pro bono lawyers, there is very little data or guidance available to inform decisions around recruitment, retention, and remuneration of these roles. This paper sets out some of the key issues and trends for pro bono roles and identifies a range of opportunities and risks when determining appropriate approaches.
Pro Bono Professional Networks
The Global Pro Bono Hub has compiled a list of Pro Bono Professional Networks from around the world.
Pro bono and ESG: what role do pro bono legal services have – or should have – in the S of ESG?
At the IBA 2023 Annual Conference in Paris, the Pro Bono Committee's panel discussed the role of pro bono legal services in the 'social' aspect of ESG (environmental, social, and governance).
Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge Reports
A collection of the Pro Bono Institute's Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge Reports since 1995.
Justice for Change
The events surrounding social and racial injustice in the United States, and broader discussions on advancing equity globally, have greatly impacted us and the communities in which we live and work – shining a light on oppression and injustice that have existed for hundreds of years.