2026 Global Pro Bono Guide

Published on 13 May 2026 Practical guidance on pro bono practices and opportunities worldwide.

The 2026 Global Pro Bono Guide is the most comprehensive resource on pro bono practices and opportunities worldwide, mapping the legal, regulatory, and cultural landscape for pro bono across 103 jurisdictions.  

First published as the Global Pro Bono Survey in 2005, and now in its sixth edition, the Guide is an essential tool for the global legal community to navigate pro bono frameworks and grow their local and cross-border practices, at a time when the need for accessible legal support is rising. The Guide provides practical guidance on:

• Regulatory and insurance requirements for pro bono work
• Local and regional pro bono initiatives and partners
• Pro bono opportunities and areas of need in each jurisdiction
• Pro bono considerations for corporate in-house teams
• How innovative technology and artificial intelligence are being used to support and expand access to pro bono services