Pro Bono Programme

Following the lifting of the Covid-19 social distance requirements, in October 2022, the Pro Bono Programme reopened its weekly face-to-face legal clinics, providing individuals in need with the opportunity to meet with volunteer lawyers for an in-person consultation. Alongside the face-to-face clinics, remote assistance continues to be provided for those unable to attend the in-person sessions.

In 2022, the Pro Bono Programme helped support a number of Barbri students to obtain their required hours of Pro Bono work as part of their application for the New York Bar. In addition, the Pro Bono Programme hosted its Internship Programme, welcoming law students and graduates to gain an insight into the daily running and management of the Programme.

received assistance from our volunteer legal professionals

In 2022, the Programme also hosted a live webinar training series for the benefit of the volunteer legal practitioners focusing upon common legal queries and challenges handled at the Pro Bono Clinics. The series provided a detailed insight of employees’ and tenants’ rights within the DIFC.

The register of volunteer legal professionals in the Pro Bono Programme stood at

58 law firms

42 individual volunteers