Pro bono cases rely on heuristic methods that are often time-consuming for the attorney and may require assistance from a more qualified attorney. This may be wasteful as the client may pursue alternatives to litigation such as mediation to efficiently utilize the resources available to them. Unlike the healthcare system, “there is no universal safety net for legal aid,” meaning that members who are not afforded legal aid, but who cannot afford a lawyer, are structurally disadvantaged. The pro bono system in place currently covers only the poorest members of the country, with 98% of aid recipients falling below the poverty line. People who find themselves in the gap between not having the right to assistance and not being able to afford a lawyer must turn to legal centers for help. These centers are victims of underfunding and operate only on referrals rather than the sustained support one would receive from a legal aid worker. Although pro bono work is intended to assist all members who cannot access justice, it may mislead legal professionals as it only targets a small range of people who find themselves in dire circumstances.