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TrustLaw

Overview

Our global pro bono legal network, TrustLaw, works with leading law firms and corporate legal teams to facilitate free legal support, research and resources for civil society organisations, social enterprises and non-profit independent media around the globe.

As the largest pro bono legal network in the world, TrustLaw draws on the expertise of more than 120,000 lawyers in 190 countries. We leverage the power of the law to protect, support and empower organisations at the frontlines of social or environmental change, and to strengthen and defend independent media. From practical reforestation projects to advocacy around media freedom, targeted pro bono assistance has a vital role to play in unlocking potential and accelerating impact.


How it works

TrustLaw is a completely free service open to law firms and corporate legal teams globally. Once a member, you can access available pro bono opportunities from vetted civil society organisations and social enterprises through our easy-to-use online platform and can volunteer to work on projects that align with your interests and skills. We connect you with the client once your offer is accepted, and our international team remains on hand to provide support for the duration of the project.

TrustLaw is a completely free service available to non-profit independent newsrooms. Once a member, your newsroom will be able to request advice or guidance on legal issues arising from your day-to-day operations.  A member of the TrustLaw team will help you scope your legal request during a call and will then draft a clear overview of your pro bono matter. We share each request with TrustLaw’s legal members and collate offers of assistance, ensuring that lawyers are qualified to take on your matter. We share these offers with you and then connect you with the legal team you choose. For-profit independent newsrooms are welcome to contact our Legal Service for Independent Media for support (add link) instead. The service is also free.

TrustLaw is a completely free service. Once a member, your organisation can request legal support on a wide range of issues, such as transactional and corporate matters, or legal research and training. A member of the TrustLaw team will help you scope your legal request during a call and will then draft a clear overview of your pro bono matter. We share each request with TrustLaw’s legal members and collate offers of assistance, ensuring that lawyers are qualified to take on your matter. We share these offers with you and then connect you with the legal team you choose.

Graphic reads: Join the network. If you're a lawyer, receive a weekly update with new projects, and submit an offer for any available pro bono opportunity. We will connect you with a client once your offer is accepted, where you can access resources, training and events, and connect with other members. If you're a CSO or social enterprise, you can discuss your legal needs with a member of our team and submit a request for pro bono assistance. We will then connect you with the legal team you choose, where you can access resources, training and events, and connect with other members.
Graphic reads: Join the network. If you're a lawyer, receive a weekly update with new projects, and submit an offer for any available pro bono opportunity. We will connect you with a client once your offer is accepted, where you can access resources, training and events, and connect with other members. If you're a CSO or social enterprise, you can discuss your legal needs with a member of our team and submit a request for pro bono assistance. We will then connect you with the legal team you choose, where you can access resources, training and events, and connect with other members.

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Our Impact

Pro bono support is a powerful driver of social impact, enabling civil society organisations, social enterprises and independent media to boost their reach and resilience.

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Organisations supported

We count over 6,500 civil society organisations, social enterprises and independent media across 190 countries as part of our network. Each has access to free legal support from 1,200 law firms.

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Pro bono hours

Through our services, leading legal teams have contributed the equivalent of more than $271 million in legal know-how and brainpower, supporting the needs of organisations on the frontlines of social change.

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Connections

To date, we have facilitated over 10,000 pro bono connections around the world. Behind each of these connections are thousands of lawyers donating their time and expertise to civil society organisations, social enterprises and independent media.

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