What is Pro Bono?

Simply put, it means free legal help for needy persons.

No one should be deprived of access to justice, especially not the poor and needy, who are often the most vulnerable members of society.

We are here to help.

An important mission of the Law Society is ensuring access to justice. We help needy people and organisations in matters of the law, whether it is simply knowing what the law is or defending a person’s rights in Court. We believe that the law serves all, and money should be no barrier.

In 2007, the Law Society established the Law Society of Singapore Pro Bono, Learning and Support Services (PLSS) to oversee its free legal assistance efforts and programs. PLSS is a Charity and an Institution of Public Character. The Pro Bono Services Office is the administrative arm of PLSS and coordinates all of the Law Society's free legal assistance efforts and programmes.

What does the Pro Bono Services Office do?

We find and match the legal needs in the community with our volunteer lawyers, who give generously of their time and expertise for the sake of justice. With the support of the Ministry of Law, the Singapore Academy of Law, the Subordinate Courts and other community partners, we are working towards a vision of access to justice for all in Singapore.

Financial and other information on the Law Society of Singapore Pro Bono Learning and Support Services (Charity Regn. No. T07CC2064L, IPC Regn. No. 000571 01/04/2009 - 31/03/2013) is available here.

The work of the Law Society’s Pro Bono Services Office is supported financially by contributions from individual lawyers, law practices, private donations and funding from the Ministry of Law, Singapore Academy of Law, Tote Board, Board of Legal Education, and National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre. Our annual report is available here.

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