Paladin Launches Pro Bono Platform with 30 Law Schools to Empower Future Lawyers

Paladin, a technology provider for pro bono engagement, has launched a dedicated platform in collaboration with 30 law schools, including Harvard, Stanford, Georgetown, and UCLA, to streamline public interest programmes, volunteer opportunities, and student participation.

 

Why This Matters?

The Association of American Law Schools reports that approximately 19,000 law students contributed 4.7 million pro bono hours in 2024, typically tracked manually via spreadsheets and forms. Paladin’s new platform offers:

 

• A centralised portal for students to browse, sign up, and track vetted pro bono projects with 350+ legal service organisations

• Tools to log hours, build a pro bono portfolio, and monitor progress toward honours distinctions, bar pledges, or graduation requirements

• Dashboards for administrators to monitor participation, coordinate projects, and generate impact reports

 

Institutional Collaboration

Leaders from partnered schools voiced strong support:

 

• Leah Gould, Assistant Dean at Northwestern, said the platform aligns with the school’s dedication to public service and facilitates connections with legal services organisations, students, and mentors.

• Erin Han of UCLA praised the consolidation of tracking, promotion, and communication into a single digital hub.

• Alexi Freeman, Director at the University of Denver, highlighted the importance of centralising pro bono access to support nonprofits and underserved communities.

 

Industry Perspective

Kristen Sonday, Paladin’s co-founder and CEO, remarked:

 

“Law students are eager to make a difference. This platform supports their real-world impact while giving schools infrastructure to track and celebrate that work.”

 

Expert Insight

Sunil Ambalavelil, Chairman of Kaden Boriss and an experienced corporate lawyer in the UAE, stated:

 

“This partnership is a meaningful step forward in integrating pro bono work into the educational core of future lawyers. I commend Paladin and participating schools for building infrastructure that empowers students and service providers.”

 

Features & Value-Adds

• Real-time matching with remote or in-person opportunities

• Custom notifications and weekly digests tailored to students’ interests

• Free accounts for student groups and legal service providers to manage clinics and outreach

 

Key Takeaways

• Paladin’s platform aggregates pro bono opportunities across 30 leading law schools

• Students gain a central tracking tool for hours, portfolios, and civic engagement

• Administrators benefit from real-time data, metrics, and coordination features

• Free accounts further support student clinics, externships, and public‑interest work

  

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