A world of pro bono opportunities
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
Discover the pro bono landscape in 100+ jurisdictions
Select a region to access country-specific information on pro bono provision and culture.
Explore the bigger picture
The Guide offers insight and analysis into the global pro bono landscape, beyond the deep-dive country chapters.
The Global Pro Bono Landscape
Explore the Global Pro Bono Guide’s headline findings — from regulatory frameworks and insurance requirements to local and regional partners, the growing role of in-house counsel and the legal needs gaps driving demand for support — and discover what they mean for your pro bono practice.
The Global Landscape of In-House Pro Bono
From licensing and insurance requirements to key pro bono actors and opportunities, find out how the regulatory landscape is shaping in-house pro bono across the globe.
Pro Bono Practices and Opportunities in International Law
Learn more about how pro bono fits within the international law landscape, from the key courts, tribunals and institutions where legal representation is most needed, to practical guidance on how legal teams can get involved.
Legal Professional Privilege in the European Union
For in-house counsel, EU legal professional privilege (LPP) is a critical and often misunderstood area. Explore how LPP varies across Member States, and practical steps for maintaining privilege and knowing when EEA-qualified counsel may be required.
About the partners and the guide
Now in its sixth edition, the Guide has grown significantly since Pro Bono Institute and Latham & Watkins first published the Global Pro Bono Survey in 2005, covering 11 jurisdictions. The 2026 edition spans 103 jurisdictions and welcomes Thomson Reuters Foundation as a new partner, whose work on the Global Corporate Pro Bono Map in 2017 with Latham & Watkins has helped shape the 2026 Guide’s expanded content for in-house counsel.
Previous editions: You can access the 2019 edition of the Global Pro Bono Survey. For earlier editions of the Global Pro Bono Survey, please get in touch.
Latham & Watkins
Latham is a leading global law firm that brings together exceptional legal talent to advise on complex transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters. The firm’s deep market and product knowledge, industry experience, vast scale, and commitment to innovation and excellence help clients navigate their most critical challenges and achieve their goals.
Pro Bono Institute
Pro Bono Institute (PBI) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit and global thought leader in pro bono legal services. PBI works with law firms, in-house corporate legal departments, and public interest organisations to catalyse and scale new approaches to legal services for those in need.
Why pro bono matters more than ever
Around the world, access to legal support remains out of reach for millions. The legal profession has a critical role to play, and the Global Pro Bono Guide aims to help lawyers and legal teams navigate the pro bono landscape and make a difference with pro bono support for those who need it most.
Acknowledgements and thanks
The 2026 Global Pro Bono Guide would not be possible without the expertise and commitment of the many law firms and legal professionals who contributed research and analysis across more than 100 countries. We are deeply grateful. Acknowledgements for contributing firms and individual lawyers are found in the relevant chapters throughout the Guide.
While we have worked, to the extent possible, to provide information that is both current and accurate, we note that the situation in many of the jurisdictions is ever-changing, and errors and omissions are unavoidable. We welcome your feedback and comments to help us improve future versions.