What does it mean when an organization has a star next to its name?
A star is used to designate organizations that are Network Partners. As explained below, this means that, in addition to having at least one of several select affiliations, the posting organization provides pro bono volunteer training and support, pre-screening of cases, and other quality control mechanisms. All of the postings to the CPBO web site are pre-screened for quality, but you can think of the star as an additional seal of approval.
How is an organization selected to be a Network Partner?
Some organizations that post to this web site will be designated Network Partners. To be eligible for this designation, an organization must meet certain prerequisites:
First, the organization must be either a 501(c)(3) non-profit or a law firm pro bono program. Second, the organization must provide pro bono volunteer training and support, pre-screening of cases, and other quality control mechanisms. The decision on whether the second prerequisite has been meet is made on a case-by-case basis upon a review of information that organizations have provided.
In addition to meeting the criteria described above, also have at least one of the following affiliations:
Pro Bono Institute Law Firm Project Member Law Firm
Pro Bono Institute "Reinventing Pro Bono" Public Interest Program
Legal Services Corporation grantee
National Legal Aid & Defender Association member
American Bar Association Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service list of pro bono programs
National Association for Public Interest Law Equal Justice Fellow or host program
Power of Attorney network member
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