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01 November 2024 / Yasmin Batliwala
Issue: 8092 / Categories: Features , Profession , Pro Bono
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Pro bono on a global platform

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Yasmin Batliwala highlights the extraordinary work of A4ID in projects across the world
  • Explains how pro bono work can transform global communities.

It is no secret that legal expertise has the power to completely transform communities around the world. But where it can be most impactful is in helping to protect the rights of vulnerable groups and individuals, address systemic inequalities, and even drive social and economic development.

In too many cases, however, these groups and individuals don’t have access to legal expertise. And that is where pro bono work is so crucial.

At Advocates for International Development (A4ID), we draw pro bono advice from thousands of lawyers across the globe to help empower communities that might otherwise be voiceless and marginalised. Our model has a tangible impact on the lives of those we support—and it also serves as a way for lawyers from all areas of the law to develop professionally and personally, and for law firms to help make a real-world difference.

In this article, I’ll

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