I need help
Clients across Uganda
Share your matter from your phone, request pro bono support by USSD, and connect with a ULS-verified advocate in your district — at no cost to you.
Official ULS pro bono platform
Justice within your reach
Request free pro bono help from a verified advocate near you — on the app or by dialing *384*2561#.
No smartphone? Dial *384*2561# on any basic phone.
Who it's for
Built for clients and advocates
Whether you need pro bono legal aid or you hold a valid ULS practising certificate and volunteer your time, Pulida Wo connects the right people at the right time.
I provide help
Practising advocates
Volunteer pro bono time, receive matched requests, manage your caseload, and coordinate with clients through one secure ULS workspace.
Platform
How Pulida Wo helps
Pulida Wo connects people who need help with advocates who volunteer pro bono legal aid. Pro bono legal aid with limited scope. Not formal legal representation until an advocate accepts your matter.
Find a pro bono advocate in your district
Share your matter in a few steps and connect with a ULS-verified advocate offering free pro bono help in Kampala, Wakiso, Gulu, Mbarara, Jinja, or your local district across Uganda.
Understand your rights under Ugandan law
Browse land disputes, family law, employment rights, and criminal procedure guides — written in plain language and published by ULS.
Works on any phone — no data required
Dial our USSD code on any basic phone to access legal information and request pro bono advocate support — no internet or smartphone needed.
Process
How it works
Three steps from request to coordinated pro bono support.
1
Share your legal matter
Clients submit intake details securely via the mobile app or USSD short code. Common matters: land disputes, family cases, employment, and criminal concerns.
2
Connect with a practising advocate
ULS-verified advocates volunteer pro bono time within their expertise and availability. They review your request and accept matters they can assist with at no cost to you.
3
Track your matter from start to finish
You and your advocate view case progress, shared documents, and all updates in one secure workspace — on any device.
Pro bono legal aid
Download Pulida Wo — free pro bono help on iOS & Android
The app is free to download. Request pro bono assistance from ULS-verified advocates, read legal guides in plain language, and manage your matter from your phone.
No smartphone? Dial *384*2561# on any basic phone.