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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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December 18, 2024

Vance Center Marks Human Rights Day with Event on LGBTQ+ Rights and Pro Bono

On December 10, the Vance Center hosted a virtual event exploring some of the significant legal challenges impacting LGBTQ+ communities around the world.

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December 15, 2024

Vance Center Helps Train Lawyers Across Southern Africa on Environmental Law

The Vance Center co-sponsored a workshop in early December, providing lawyers from across southern Africa with the tools to strategically litigate in defense of the environment.

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December 10, 2024

Vance Center Welcomes New Human Rights and Access to Justice Program Advisor

The Vance Center's Human Rights and Access to Justice Program has grown with the recent addition of Milena Klimberg van Marrewijk.

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