http://probonomanual.org/ 2026-05-20T03:05:32+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/ http://probonomanual.org/lib/tpl/probono/images/favicon.ico text/html 2013-10-17T11:13:00+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=acknowledgements&rev=1382008380&do=diff The Pro Bono Clearinghouse Manual is the outcome of an ongoing collaboration between Advocates for International Development (A4ID) and PILnet: The Global Network for Public Interest Law to support the global provision of pro bono legal services for the public good, human rights, and development. text/html 2013-10-17T10:50:55+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=appendix&rev=1382007055&do=diff text/html 2013-10-18T10:45:47+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=background_to_the_guide&rev=1382093147&do=diff Why did PILnet and A4ID set out to create a clearinghouse manual? When PILnet and A4ID set out to produce the original Pro Bono Clearinghouse Manual the clearinghouses agreed a joint statement to explain their motivation for the project. That statement remains relevant to the growth of that project through this online manual. text/html 2013-10-18T10:50:38+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=clearinghouse_activities&rev=1382093438&do=diff Introduction Pro bono clearinghouses need to be clear about whom they help and how they help them, in order to treat everyone seeking help with consistency. Doing this will allow other entities to know whether to refer people to the clearinghouse. Similarly, it is important to be able to explain clearly to clients, lawyers and donors why the clearinghouse exists. If people are not familiar with pro bono work, they may misunderstand the purpose of the clearinghouse. Later chapters of this manua… text/html 2013-10-18T11:24:49+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=contents&rev=1382095489&do=diff Contents Front Page General and Strategic Advice Golden Rules of Running a Clearinghouse Being Clear about your Clearinghouse's Aims and Objectives Glossary Practical Advice Establishing and Running a Pro Bono Clearinghouse Creating a Supportive Environment for Pro Bono text/html 2013-10-17T09:34:40+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=creating_a_supportive_environment_for_pro_bono&rev=1382002480&do=diff Introduction A successful pro bono practice needs a supportive environment. Supporters of pro bono include both legal and non-legal entities, and a successful pro bono practice depends, in large part, on the trust, support and loyalty of these entities. text/html 2013-10-17T09:28:02+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=establishing_and_running_a_pro_bono_clearinghouse&rev=1382002082&do=diff Relationship with Clients and Lawyers The key to running a successful clearinghouse is ensuring lawyers and clients know about it! That may sound obvious, but it will not happen automatically. How the lawyers and clients are selected will make a big difference to the nature of the clearinghouse. text/html 2013-07-30T16:38:58+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=financial_sustainability&rev=1375202338&do=diff One of the most important issues to consider before starting a clearinghouse is how to ensure its funding. It is worth noting that there are many different approaches to raising revenue and the following chapter will only offer a snapshot of some of them. text/html 2013-07-30T17:02:52+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=glossary&rev=1375203772&do=diff What Is Pro Bono? “Pro bono” derives from the Latin phrase pro bono publico, which means “for the public good.” The term is used within the legal profession to refer to lawyers’ provision of free legal services to those in need but otherwise without access to such services. While the kind of work that is considered to be “pro bono” may vary depending on local legal traditions, cultures or social backgrounds, pro bono can be defined as having certain of the following characteristics:… text/html 2013-07-19T15:01:48+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=golden_rules&rev=1374246108&do=diff 1. Be clear about the clearinghouse’s objectives by defining its goals and principles and communicating them clearly to clients, lawyers and donors. 2. Clearly define the type and scope of the legal matters on which the clearinghouse can assist. text/html 2013-10-17T09:53:32+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=publicity_for_pro_bono_activities&rev=1382003612&do=diff Introduction Once a supportive environment for pro bono practice has been created, a clearinghouse can start to utilize the media for its benefit. Specifically, publicizing the activities of a clearinghouse helps to: * create and develop a positive pro bono sentiment; and * promote the clearinghouse to those in need of free legal services and the legal professionals willing to provide it. text/html 2013-11-21T09:57:37+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=start&rev=1385027857&do=diff What is a pro bono clearinghouse? Pro bono clearinghouses broker free legal advice for individuals or organisations from practising legal professionals. They act as intermediaries between people or organizations needing legal assistance and lawyers prepared and able to assist. By acting as a hub for the skills and expertise of the legal world, a pro bono clearinghouse provides NGOs, governments and/or individuals with an identifiable mechanism through which they can find legal support. It provide… text/html 2013-10-18T10:20:36+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=useful_contacts&rev=1382091636&do=diff If your pro bono clearinghouse is not included on this page please contact info@a4id.org to register and start editing the Online Pro Bono Clearinghouse Manual. If you make any additions to the contact page, please also update the map on this and the front page. Further information on how to edit the map can be found on the Dokuwiki plugins pages. text/html 2013-12-05T11:10:56+00:00 http://probonomanual.org/doku.php?id=useful_resources&rev=1386241856&do=diff Click on the following links to access documents, templates and other useful resources to aid the development of your clearinghouse: PILnet's Global Pro Bono Clearinghouse Resources * Guide to Accessing Pro Bono Support for NGOs This three-page document provides a detailed description of the types of pro bono support that is available to NGOs through PILnet's Global Clearinghouse, and sets out the steps that organizations need to take to begin receiving pro bono legal assistance