Who We Work With
We use the courts to challenge the United States to live up to its obligations under U.S. and international law. We work with lawyers and law firms that are interested in doing pro bono work in accountability, refugee protection, and impact litigation.
The Help We Need
The oppressed are always in need of quality representation that can protect their human rights. We are eager to partner with and leverage the talent of law firms to represent our clients on human rights issues like asylum, corruption and abuse, and countering extremism.
Typical Involvement
Human Rights First leverages millions of dollars in pro bono legal hours every year to challenge policy and change people's lives. We are always interested in partnering with law firms, legal clinics, law schools, and other entities that can commit pro bono counsel to assist in all aspects of our legal work, including investigating, drafting, and filing impact litigation.
Current Needs
Systemic Injustice
Work With Asylum Seekers
Attorney Volunteers Through Human Rights First’s Refugee Representation program, volunteer lawyers have the unique opportunity to change the lives of refugees by helping them win…
Systemic Injustice
Use Your Voice for Human Rights
Human Rights are under threat in the United States and across the globe in the undue burdens put on asylum seekers exercising their right to…
Systemic Injustice
Represent Asylum Seekers
The right to seek asylum is a pillar of our nation’s immigration system and we work every day to keep it so. Asylum seekers are…
Systemic Injustice
Lawyers for Afghans In Need
To learn more about providing pro bono legal assistance to relocated Afghans, please click “Take Action” on the left and fill out our form. The…
Leverage your Legal Abilities
We are looking to partner with law firms to address the most pressing human rights concerns.