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THE
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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 Programs

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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April 30, 2024

Environment Program Partners with WECAN on Escazú Agreement Toolkits Launched on Earth Day

The toolkits, covering five countries in the Americas, provide guidance on the rights of women land defenders and offer practical tools to help defend them.

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April 29, 2024

Access to Justice Practitioners Gather for Immersive Training in Chile

The Vance Center and Pro Bono Network of the Americas member Fundación Pro Bono Chile conducted a five-day in-person training session in Santiago for the three early-career lawyers participat... Read More

April 26, 2024

Vance Center Concludes Workshop Series for 65 Civil Society Organizations in Guatemala

For the last five months, the Vance Center has partnered with UNDP in Guatemala to implement the project “Voces Ciudadanas por la Justicia y la Paz,” which included a workshop on judicial ... Read More