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THE
VANCE
CENTER

The Vance Center provides pro bono legal representation to civil society organizations worldwide, engaging hundreds of law firms and lawyers across borders to expand access to justice and support an ethically active legal profession.

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Areas Of Practice

We provide high-quality, pro bono legal representation worldwide to dozens of NGOs and international governmental bodies across four programmatic areas: the environment, human rights and access to justice, institutional integrity, and public interest reporting.

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Our Initiatives

The Vance Center implements innovative initiatives designed to provide systemic support for public interest law, strengthen a global culture of pro bono practice, and reduce barriers to a more diverse, equitable legal field.

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May 16, 2025

Vance Center Spotlights Judicial Independence and Access to Justice During World Law Congress

The Vance Center co-hosted two panel discussions and organized meetings with legal and judicial leaders in Santo Domingo.

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May 6, 2025

Mexican Federal Judges File Human Rights Petition to IACHR on Recent Judicial Reform: Vance Center Files on Judges’ Behalf

The petition states that the judges were “directly affected” by the judicial reform and urges the Commission to respond to the allegations and take action to protect fundamental rights and... Read More

May 6, 2025

En nombre de personas juzgadoras, el Vance Center presenta petición a la CIDH sobre violaciones de los derechos humanos por la Reforma Judicial de México

La petición afirma que las personas peticionarias fueron “directamente afectadas” por la reforma judicial e insta a la Comisión a responder a las denuncias y tomar medidas para proteger ... Read More