Established in May 2017, Pro Bono Italia is the first association of lawyers, law firms, and forensic associations, for the promotion of a culture of pro bono throughout Italy.

Pro bono is a direct expression of the social function of the legal profession. Lawyers have a professional, social and ethical responsibility to devote some of their time and expertise to the common good and access to justice for people in need. Pro bono work makes lawyers better because it enhances their motivation, interdisciplinary skills, and standards of professional conduct.

Pro Bono Italia was established in order to foster a cultural and juridical environment conductive to the development of pro bono services within the Italian legal system. Our association has established and cultivates a constant dialogue with the forensic community, both national and international, engaged in activities of social impact.

Pro Bono Italia provides free legal assistance to non-profit organizations and disadvantaged individuals, exclusively through its associates and network members, who take on the case on a voluntary basis, and according to their inclinations and specialization.

Pro Bono Italia periodically organizes roundtables, seminars and training events on topics of a legal, social and cultural nature, with the aim of increasing awareness of pro bono and providing constant updates to those working in this sector.

In June 2021, Pro Bono Italia also launched the “Piattaforma Pro Bono Italia”, an online tool for the reception and management of requests for pro bono legal assistance. The Piattaforma facilitates the circulation of pro bono requests received by the existing Italian clearinghouses and other international partners, to all lawyers registered to the Piattaforma, so as to unify our system in the entire Italian territory. The Piattaforma is always active and open for registration by lawyers and law firms at this link.