This paper draws on submissions received by the National Pro Bono Resource Centre (‘the Centre’) in response to a Discussion Paper it released in October 2011 on the possible roles of lawyers acting pro bono in ADR (‘Discussion Paper’). In light of evidence indicating that use of ADR is frequently being used as a way of resolving disputes1 , the Discussion Paper aimed to identify opportunities for pro bono lawyers to improve access to justice for disadvantaged and marginalised people by assisting them to participate in ADR processes.