About us
UPJ – Network for corporate responsibility and social commitment
We are working towards a sustainable society in which companies conduct their business responsibly and address social challenges in cooperation with other players within civil society, politics and public administration. www.upj.de
UPJ Pro Bono Rechtsberatung
The Latin term ‘pro bono publico’ means ‘for the public good’.
Together with Pro Bono Deutschland e.V. and participating law firms, UPJ has been strengthening the potential of pro bono legal advice in the non-profit sector since 2018.
In addition to matching NPOs with law firms providing advice on specific legal issues, UPJ also organises events to support NPOs and interested law firms in establishing successful pro bono partnerships.
Neben der Vermittlung von konkreten Rechtsfragen stellt UPJ in Veranstaltungen Informationen zur Verfügung, die NPO und engagierte Kanzleien dabei unterstützen, erfolgreiche Pro-bono-Partnerschaften einzugehen.
In carrying out this offer, UPJ is supported by the following organisations and law firms:
UPJ receives professional assistance from the following law firms:
Would you be interested in contributing as a law firm or also financially supporting pro bono work? UPJ is always delighted to welcome new funding partners. Please e-mail us: probono@upj.de
Mentions
“UPJ Pro Bono Legal Advice for Civil Society Organizations”
in *Heimat Westfalen*
Westfälischer Heimatbund, Issue 3/2025
“The Pro Bono (Legal) Community as an Important Shield for Civil Society”
Review: European Pro Bono Week 2025
PILnet, July 2025
“A Successful Collaboration” Der Paritätische Bayern, June 2023
“I4U – Legal Assistance for Refugees from Ukraine” BBE – Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement, August 2022.
“azur,” JUVE Career Portal for Young Lawyers, April 2021
Berliner Anwaltsblatt,
December 2020
„HAVinfo“, Hrsg. Hamburgischer Anwaltverein June 2020