Do Pro Bono

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Pro Bono Partners

We collaborate with lawyers to bridge the access to justice gap for refugees, asylum seekers, and other displaced people in Hong Kong. 

Through our leading pro bono model, we provide meaningful opportunities for legal professionals to contribute to high-impact, often precedent-setting cases, while receiving dedicated support every step of the way. Our partnership offers numerous benefits, including:  

  • Access to CPD-accredited training on non-refoulment law and trauma-informed practices,  

  • Thorough case screening and preparation support, and  

  • Ongoing supervision by our experienced legal team.  

Lawyers who work with us gain not only professional development opportunities and recognition for their pro bono contributions, but also the chance to make a real difference in the lives of people in situations of significant vulnerability. 

Contact us to learn more: 

3109 7359   
probono@ask.org.hk

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Law Firm

Engage in strategic and high impact casework and gain access to a curated pipeline of pro bono matters. 

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In-house Counsel

Collaborate on tailored, impactful initiatives that leverage your unique expertise. 

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Individual Lawyer

Contribute your skills to assist vulnerable communities while satisfying professional requirements. 

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Tailored Support for Your Existing Cases

Are you already working on non-refoulement cases under the Unified Screening Mechanism (USM)? ASK offers free, confidential technical support to help you achieve the strongest possible outcomes for your clients. We provide tailored assistance to publicly funded lawyers and pro bono counsel, including assistance with preparing testimony, drafting legal submissions, sourcing reliable country of origin information, and identifying expert witnesses.  

Learn more about ASK’s Training & Technical Assistance services.

To engage us for case assistance or speak to our legal team to explore how we can help, please email us at info@ask.org.hk (subject line: “Case Assistance”).  

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Ready to Read Legal Resources

Our existing practice resources are designed to support legal professionals working on non-refoulement cases in Hong Kong. These include:  

  • Practice advisories on emerging areas of asylum law and practice  

  • Country condition reports focused on common claimant profiles in Hong Kong  

  • A curated caselaw database with summaries of key judgements on USM decisions and immigration detention  

Explore the full collection of resources through the Asia-Pacific Asylum Library (A-PAL).

Learn more about ASK’s Practitioners’ Resources.

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Legal trainings

We offer CPD-accredited legal trainings on non-refoulement law and practice. Our Foundational Legal Training covers core legal principles and procedures, and key practical competencies, including trauma-informed lawyering. We also offer advanced modules on emerging areas such as Gender Based Violence & Non-Refoulement Protection; and Representing Child Claimants. The trainings are held regularly and are free for publicly funded professionals.

Learn more about ASK’s Training on Non-Refoulement Law & Practice.

To learn more or express interest in our next session, contact us at info@ask.org.hk (subject line: “training on Non-Refoulement Law & Practice”).