UPJ matches lawyers and law firms prepared to offer pro bono work with non-profit organisations that cannot afford legal advice. The specific and temporary advisory matters are undertaken by the law firms free of charge.
Upcoming events:
Free events as part of the European Pro Bono Week 2026:
10 June 2026, 11:00 – 12:30
Online seminar:
False self-employment in non-profit organisations – responsibility lies with the contracting entity
11 June 2026, 10:00 – 12:30
Hybrid event:
Leadership roles and structural development in the association – How pro bono contributes to the development of sustainable solutions
8 July 2026, 11:00 – 12:00
Webinar: Pro bono legal advice for non-profits (de)
UPJ matches lawyers and law firms prepared to offer pro bono work with non-profit organisations that cannot afford legal advice. The specific and temporary advisory matters are undertaken by the law firms free of charge.
Information
Organisations
Legal advice for non-profit organisations
Information on how we arrange pro bono advice, covering a wide range of legal areas, including data protection law, employment law and tax law for instance.
Law firms
Pro bono matters for interested law firms
Are you a lawyer who would like to get involved and support non-profit organisations with your services?
Organisations
UPJ info page on legal issues
Here you can find information on legal issues in the form of videos, documents or useful websites
Private individuals
Legal support for private individuals
Information on “Beratungshilfe“ (advisory support) and “Prozesskostenhilfe” (legal aid) for private individuals in Germany
Law firms
Pro Bono Deutschland e.V.
Our cooperation partner PBD: The members are law firms and lawyers operating in Germany
Organisations
Organisations in other European countries
Find pro bono contacts within the European Pro Bono Alliance – our network of clearinghouses
Private individuals
Basic Ukraine Legal Resources by PILnet
A collection of resources from partners for basic legal support (organisations or private individuals)
Organisations
The Global Nonprofits Guide
This Guide helps you find a suitable location to set up a nonprofit or find pro bono lawyers.
Upcoming events:
Free events as part of the European Pro Bono Week 2026:
10 June 2026, 11:00 – 12:30
Online seminar:
False self-employment in non-profit organisations – responsibility lies with the contracting entity
11 June 2026, 10:00 – 12:30
Hybrid event:
Leadership roles and structural development in the association – How pro bono contributes to the development of sustainable solutions
8 July 2026, 11:00 – 12:00
Webinar: Pro bono legal advice for non-profits (de)