The Problem with Pro Bono
Attorneys at large firms are typically expected to devote only ~1% of their time to pro bono work — making it a shield against social accountability rather than a viable model for justice.
Youth Advocacy Platform
The ultimate win-win system to empower youth advocacy
Uniting pro-bono lawyers, law students, and young clients.
What We Do
Our Mission
Connecting Law Students with Youth
How does Law-Tie work?
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Our mission is to help youth under 25 who lack the knowledge, resources, or authority to advocate for themselves — connecting them with pro-bono lawyers, sided by early-career professionals driven by purpose. Whether facing discrimination in courts because of age, race, or gender, every case submitted to LawTie is reviewed with the utmost care and matched with the most suitable lawyer and law student.
3. Collaboration & Peer Support
Once chosen, the students are assigned specific tasks and follow the legal process closely alongside the client — helping them understand what's happening in their case as peers, close in age and able to speak their language, not just legally but emotionally. Their enthusiasm becomes a real asset in pursuing a just outcome, while giving young clients the understanding and emotional support they need throughout the process.
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2. Analysis & Matching
Once a client's case is submitted, Law-Tie analyzes it and reaches out to their pro-bono lawyer to invite participation in the matching program, noting any language or country preferences. Three law students are then automatically matched to the case based on their interests and qualifications, and the lawyer selects among them according to the experience and skills the case requires.
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1. Case Submission & Onboarding
Law-Tie is a platform built around one goal: helping young clients under 25 navigate the legal battles they face. Clients begin by submitting a report detailing their case and naming their pro-bono lawyer. In parallel, law students sign up to Law-Tie, indicating their field of interest, preferred language(s), and country of practice, and complete an onboarding process that includes instructional videos and study material.
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A Better Model
LawTie pairs pro-bono lawyers who genuinely want to help with law students and passionate individuals who hold verifiable, evidence-based legal knowledge.
More Than Legal Help
Because law students are closer in age to the youth we serve, they bring not only legal support but also emotional understanding and peer-level advice.
Building Careers
Law students earn an official LawTie record — shareable on LinkedIn or submitted to employers — documenting their real-world impact.
The Process
How It Works
Submit a Case
Youth or guardians submit a request detailing their legal situation through our guided intake process.
Get Matched
Law students are matched based on expertise, availability, and case complexity — ensuring quality support.
Document Impact
A structured case report is generated, documenting work for transparency and building professional portfolios.
The Numbers Don't Lie
Why This Matters
of people in state prisons were first arrested before age 19 — more than 2 in 3.
of boys in juvenile facilities are Black, despite Black youth making up only 14% of the under-18 population.
of system-involved youth have experienced serious trauma in their lifetime.
children were held in detention globally in 2024 — a crisis that demands action.
Get In Touch
Join the Movement
Interested in partnering, volunteering, or implementing Law-Tie in your institution? We'd love to collaborate and build scalable youth advocacy solutions.
lawtie.org@gmail.com