A Global Snapshot: Developing Pro Bono in Italy
January 14, 2026
By Christiana Teodoro, PBI Intern Pro bono is now considered a crucial part of modern legal practice in many countries. Currently, Pro Bono Institute and Latham & Watkins are tracking global pro bono efforts in more than 85 jurisdictions, showing the growing scope of free legal aid. In Italy, the lack of a legal mandate or formal framework for pro bono work has contributed to limited development within the legal community. However, in recent years, organizations, including the association Pro Bono Italia and PILnet, a non-governmental organization aimed at facilitating pro bono services by connecting civil society organizations, have helped