Pro Bono Law Ontario (PBLO) is a charitable organization that promotes access to justice in Ontario by creating and promoting opportunities for lawyers to provide pro bono (free) legal services to persons of limited means.

This site provides information about PBLO, its current projects, and its ongoing efforts to promote opportunities for pro bono legal services in Ontario.

Law Help Ontario Marks 5th Anniversary

Investing in Justice Campaign

PBLO has officially launched its Investing in Justice Campaign. To learn more please visit the Support Us tab!

Lawyers

Are you a lawyer interested in providing pro bono services? Visit ProbonoNet for Lawyers for information on volunteer opportunities, training, and other resources to help you get involved in pro bono.

Volunteer opportunities are available for:

• private practice lawyers
• government lawyers
• in-house counsel
• retired lawyers
• law students

Public

Are you a member of the public seeking legal help? Visit LawHelpOntario for information and resources on pro bono legal services and legal information if you are unrepresented in court:

PBLO Highlights

Read PBLO's 2011-2012 Donor Report

New pro bono project to make it easier for low-income Ontarians to have their day at the Supreme Court of Canada

View PBLO's most current report on its projects Pro Bono Review >>

Civil Justice Reform Project report: read the list of recommendations and details on PBLO's role in assisting unrepresented litigants.