Pro-Bono Opportunities
ABA Africa Law Initiative Council
This project focuses on training, capacity building, and building partnerships and collaborations in Africa. The Council coordinates the Association's programs and projects in Africa
ABA CEELI International Legal Liaison Program
Through the Liaison and Legal Specialist Program, attorneys, judges and law professors volunteer as liaisons in host countries for at least one year. Working closely with a host country's legal community in a spirit of long-term trust and cooperation, a liaison develops and carries out legal assistance projects to help meet the host country's needs. As CEELI's primary representatives in the field, liaisons coordinate reform efforts with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of Justice and other assistance providers; implement work plans; and manage the office.
ABA Iraq Initiative
Legal Specialists provide expertise and assistance on specific projects for periods ranging from several weeks to one year. The ABA will need legal specialists to provide support on a wide variety of topics, including constitutional law, women's legal rights, judicial training, criminal law, public legal education and more.
Center for Justice and Accountability
Law Firms have the opportunity to commit varying amounts of time and resources to help CJA bring their cases to trial and hold human rights abusers accountable. Each case depends on the generous pro bono support of attorneys and their firms.
DC Bar Directory of Pro Bono Opportunities in International Law
A comprehensive guide that lists various pro bono opportunities in the field of International Law. The Directory features timely, concise information about more than 60 prospects for interested attorneys.
Lawyers Without Borders (Hartford, CT)
Lawyers Without Borders is the world?s largest group of volunteer lawyers from around the globe who stand ready to offer pro-bono services to worldwide projects and initiatives. LWOB provides legal support to rule of law projects and initiatives in human rights and nation building.
The Immigration and Human Rights Committee of the D.C. Bar International Law Section
Volunteers are needed to staff the bimonthly Free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic. Attorneys meet with non-citizens that have immigration questions or concerns, offer general information about immigration law, and refer them to local legal or social service agencies for further assistance and/or representation.