Our Public Interest Law Alliance partners social justice organisations with pro bono lawyers
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PILA’s strength is our unique Alliance - a network of lawyers challenging injustice, law schools channelling change, non-governmental organisations fighting for those on the margins and Independent Law Centres at the frontline of public interest law practice in Ireland.
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Support for NGOs
PILA's Pro Bono Referral Scheme connects social justice organisations with free legal expertise provided by a pro bono barrister or solicitor.
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PILA's Impact
See how PILA uses public interest law for the benefit of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups and for the protection of their human rights.
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Fostering a culture of pro bono work and commitment to public interest law in the legal community is central to PILA’s work, in order to provide free legal supports to community, voluntary and social justice organisations that work directly with vulnerable groups.
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Pro Bono Pledge Ireland is the first collaborative effort in Ireland to articulate the shared professional responsibility of lawyers to promote access to justice and provide pro bono legal assistance to those in need.
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Pro Bono Week is an annual event that brings together civil society, NGOs and members of the legal community such as lawyers, law students, non-profits, academics, and businesses.
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