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Student volunteers gain valuable experience and contribute to our 120,000+ hours of free legal support each year.
Every project is overseen by a qualified supervising lawyer, who is responsible for mentoring student volunteers and ensuring that their work is thorough and accurate.
Community organizations gain access to passionate student volunteers dedicated to increasing their capacity to provide free legal support.
60 Over 60 law students volunteer with the University of Toronto Chapter annually. 40 Over 40 lawyers supervise projects and mentor students at the University of Toronto Chapter annually. 30 The University of Toronto Chapter supports over 30 community organizations annually in Toronto and Canada.
Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission (2019)At the heart of pro bono is access to justice. Pro Bono is about putting the keys to justice directly into the hands of people who need it most. That's why I consider all of you guardians of justice in our country - and why I believe your work is happening at a critical time.
Photography by Kenya-Jade Pinto