Special Projects

ExpertConnect Pro Bono Hub

ExpertConnect Pro Bono Hub connects pro bono lawyers, legal services organizations, and other providers of free legal services with pro bono expert services. By providing access to expert support, the Hub enables pro bono lawyers, legal services organizations, and nonprofits to enhance their legal services efforts.

Pro bono and public interest legal professionals at law firms, legal departments, and nonprofit organizations can submit requests outlining their needs for expert support to be matched with and receive pro bono expert legal support services.

Key Features

  • Expertise Across Disciplines: Access to services including forensic accounting, translation, and case management.
  • Streamlined Process: Simple request submissions matched to appropriate expert services providers, ensuring quick and effective assistance.
  • Educational Resources: Training sessions by expert services providers to enhance awareness of available resources and best practices.

By facilitating access to specialized expertise, the Hub aims to significantly enhance legal services, closing the access to justice gap and empowering legal professionals to further impact communities.

Interested in requesting or providing expert services to enhance access to justice? Contact ExpertConnect Pro Bono Hub at NAME@probonoinst.org.

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Turning Goals Into Action
  • Guidelines for Requesting Expert Services
  • Guidelines for Joining ExpertConnect Pro Bono Hub
  • Guidelines for Providing Expert Services
  • Educational Materials
  • Case Studies

ExpertConnect Pro Bono Hub connects pro bono lawyers, legal services organizations, and other providers of free legal services with trusted expert services providers dedicated to enhancing access to justice. Here’s how to request pro bono expert support for your legal cases:

Start by assessing your needs—identify the type of expert or litigation support required and obtain your client’s consent to share relevant details. Then, complete the Pro Bono Expert Services Request Form, outlining your matter and the specific support you need.

ExpertConnect Pro Bono Hub will review your request and match you with suitable expert services providers based on their expertise and availability. Providers have two business days to accept or decline the request. If accepted, ExpertConnect Pro Bono Hub will connect you with the expert services provider to support your work.

After your work with the expert services provider is complete, provide feedback using the Pro Bono Expert Services Feedback Form.

Ready to enhance your pro bono work? Complete the Pro Bono Expert Services Request Form today.

Turning Goals Into Action
  • Guidelines for Requesting Expert Services
  • Guidelines for Joining ExpertConnect Pro Bono Hub
  • Guidelines for Providing Expert Services
  • Educational Materials
  • Case Studies

If you’re looking for pro bono expert services support, ExpertConnect Pro Bono Hub has you covered. Below is a list of our expert services providers, including information about the types of services they offer.

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 Are you an expert services provider looking to provide your services pro bono? Start by filling out the Pro Bono Expert Services Participant Questionnaire. There is no obligation for providers to take on cases; however, they are asked to consider requests for assistance and respond promptly. In addition, expert service providers agree to maintain the same quality of services as they would for paying clients.

Turning Goals Into Action
  • Guidelines for Requesting Expert Services
  • Guidelines for Joining ExpertConnect Pro Bono Hub
  • Guidelines for Providing Expert Services
  • Educational Materials
  • Case Studies

PROJECT GOAL

To improve access to justice by enhancing pro bono case support and legal services efficiency, fostering collaboration that benefits legal practitioners and organizations committed to vital legal aid.