# TrustLaw

> Pro bono legal assistance from 550+ law firms in 170 countries for nonprofit newsrooms.

**Source:** https://fieldwork.news/tools/trustlaw
**Official site:** https://trfoundation.my.site.com/trustlaw/s/login/SelfRegister
**Category:** legal

## Who it is for

Nonprofit newsrooms and media organizations that need legal help but lack in-house counsel.

## Editorial take

TrustLaw connects nonprofit newsrooms to a massive network of pro bono lawyers across 170 countries — the scale of the network is the differentiator.

## Best for / not for

**Best for:** Nonprofit newsrooms needing help with media law, incorporation, contracts, intellectual property, or regulatory compliance in any country.

**Not for:** Individual journalists or for-profit media companies. TrustLaw serves registered nonprofits and social enterprises.

## Pricing

- **Pricing:** Free
- **Free option:** yes

## Ownership & business

- **Owner:** Thomson Reuters Foundation
- **Funding model:** Thomson Reuters corporate
- **Business model:** Nonprofit arm of Thomson Reuters
- **Built for journalism:** no

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