Where free legal help
finds the people who need it
Pro Bono Vault is one platform that connects people who need legal help with the attorneys, firms, non-profits, and bar associations ready to give it — with AI-guided research, nationwide matching, and everything in one place.
Two Sides, One Platform
Built for Both Sides of the Scales
Help Seekers
Describe your issue in plain language and get matched to trusted programs near you — then connect directly.
- Free guided intake
- Location-aware matching
- Emergency resources
Legal Help Providers
Sign the Pro Bono Pledge or list your programs in our nationwide directory, then accept the requests that fit.
- Ask AC legal research
- Automatic bar reporting
- Nationwide directory listing
The Reach, in Numbers
Meet AC — Amicus Curiae
Verified legal research, built into Pro Bono Vault, at your fingertips.
AC turns plain-language questions into focused legal research, searching case law, statutes, and regulations and bringing relevant authority together in one place.
For people seeking help, AC helps clarify the legal landscape around their situation and surface the information most relevant to their next step.
Attorneys can use AC to do deep-dive research and generate a research memo as a starting point for their own analysis.
Legal research in support of access to justice.
Try Ask ACAuthoritative Sources
Cites live court decisions, statutes, and regulations — never fabricated citations.
Research & Drafting
Turns a legal question into a structured research memo you can refine.
Pro Bono Support
Cuts the time cost of volunteering, so more attorneys can take on cases.
Everything in One Place
One Platform, Every Tool
Purpose-built tools that make offering — and finding — pro bono help simple.
The Pro Bono Pledge
Attorneys sign a public commitment to serve and receive a signed certificate they can share.
Automatic Bar Reporting
Track pledged capacity and generate a report for your state bar in one click.
Nationwide Directory
Search thousands of pro bono programs by category, state, provider, and distance.
Ask AC Research
Deep-dive real case law, statutes, and regulations and draft a memo — free.
The A2J Council
An independent council that safeguards the platform and honors outstanding service.
The Justice-Gap Map
See where the need for civil legal help is greatest across the country.
How It Works
Three Simple Steps
From your situation to the right help, in minutes.
Tell Us Your Situation
Describe your legal issue or select a category. You can also share your location and basic details to improve results.
We Search Trusted Resources
Our matching engine searches verified legal-help organizations across our database to find relevant options.
Connect With the Right Help
Review matched results, compare options, and connect directly with organizations that may be able to help.
Justice Works Better When We Work Together
Find the help you need, or pledge the help you can give. It only takes a minute to start.