21. Lawyers Clearinghouse » Business Law Pro Bono Project Business Law Pro Bono Project. Contact Machiko Sano Hewitt msanohewitt@lawyersclearinghouse.org. In fall of 2001, the Clearinghouse began administering the Boston Bar http://www.lawyersclearinghouse.org/for-nonprofits/business-law-pro-bono-project

contact us Signup for our newsletter Email current issue About For Nonprofits For Lawyers ... ESPAÑOL For Nonprofits Business Law Pro Bono Project Community Legal Referral Program Legal Workshops for Nonprofits Nonprofit Incorporation Workshops Business Law Pro Bono Project Contact: Machiko Sano Hewitt msanohewitt@lawyersclearinghouse.org In order to be eligible for pro bono legal assistance, the organization should: be nonprofit or seek to establish nonprofit status, and provide services to low or moderate income people, or serve a compelling community need, and be unable to afford legal services or demonstrate that the cost of obtaining assistance would adversely affect their ability to fulfill their mission. The program serves only organizations that do not have access to existing pro bono providers in their areas of operation. To apply for assistance, clients can contact the Clearinghouse for an application. Once a request is received, most organizations are matched with an attorney within two weeks. Downloadable Forms for BBA BLP BBA BLP Client Application Form BBA BLP Attorney Closure Form BBA BLP Client Release Form BBA BLP Client Satisfaction Survey Donate Today We are effective and efficient.

22. Section Of Family Law Pro Bono Activities The ABA's Pro Bono Child Custody Project is a joint project......Pro Bono Child Custody Project . LINK http//www.abanet.org/legalservices/probono/childcustody.html. http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/probono/soc/familylaw.html

23. UT Law - Pro Bono Program Pro Bono Program. The vision for The University of Texas School of Law’s Pro Bono Program is that students at the University of Texas School of Law will engage in pro bono work to http://www.utexas.edu/law/centers/publicinterest/probono/

The University of Texas at Austin School of Law Main menu: Admissions Academics Faculty Alumni ... Links Search this site: Search Directories About Supervisors Student Participants ... Forms Pro Bono Program The vision for The University of Texas School of Law’s Pro Bono Program is that students at the University of Texas School of Law will engage in pro bono work to increase access to justice and develop a lifetime commitment to providing legal services to those in need. About the Program Vision, Mission, and Goals Pro Bono Requirements Information for the Public ... Attorney Project Application Form Employer Evaluation Form Pro Bono Hours Log The University of Texas School of Law UT ... CONTACT US PDF files require Adobe Reader or compatible software.

24. FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW PRO BONO PROGRAM SUMMARY FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW PRO BONO PROGRAM SUMMARY The essential parameters of the program are A) Twenty hours of civil pro bono service to be completed during http://www.law.fsu.edu/current_students/student_affairs/probono_summary.pdf

25. Business Law Pro Bono Program Is Launched LegalCORPS will assist small companies, nonprofits Date October 11, 2004 By Michelle Lore Online @ http//www.minnlawyer.com (Reprinted with permission from Minnesota Lawyer) http://www.legalcorps.org/html/news/oct11-2004.htm

Home about LegalCORPS for small business for nonprofits ... for volunteers Quick Links LegalCORPS is made possible by the generous financial or in-kind support of these donors Business law pro bono program is launched LegalCORPS will assist small companies, nonprofits Date: October 11, 2004 By Michelle Lore Online @: http://www.minnlawyer.com (Reprinted with permission from Minnesota Lawyer) LegalCORPS, a business law pro bono program started by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), is now up and running. Through the recently incorporated nonprofit, business lawyers will donate their time and legal services to other nonprofit corporations and very small businesses to assist in economic development. Minnesota Lawyer .) It came about in large part due the vision of former MSBA president James L. Baillie. a lot Genereux Unmet need Much of the pro bono work traditionally handled by attorneys involves litigation, in areas like family law, immigration, employment and housing. For nearly a year, the task force conducted regular meetings in which it heard presentations from people and community groups that had insight into the need for small businesses to receive legal services. At the end of the process, the task force issued a fairly extensive report of its findings. According to Genereux , who co-chaired the task force along with Baillie, the group concluded that the need and the interest were there.

26. NCCU - School Of Law - Pro Bono Pro Bono Program . Overview In keeping with its history and its mission, to foster in students “a commitment to public service and to meeting the needs of underserved and http://www.nccu.edu/law/student/probono.html

Student Affairs The Weekly Forms and Student Organization Information ... Student Affairs Pro Bono Program Home Student Services Student Affairs Pro Bono Program Pro Bono Program Overview In 2007-08, one hundred fifty-four law students, more than a quarter of the student body, provided hundreds of hours of pro bono service to legal aid offices, non-profit public interest law organizations, government agencies, private attorneys representing low-income clients, law student pro bono projects, and the public schools. Information for Law Students The Pro Bono Program facilitates volunteer placements with public interest law organizations in the area and across the state. Click here for a list of organizations where NCCU Law students have volunteered during the past two years. Law students can also volunteer with several established student group pro bono projects. These include VITA (volunteer income tax assistance for low-income taxpayers); the Know Your Rights Immigration Law Project; Elder Law Pro Bono Project; and Foreclosure Prevention Project. Assistance and support is available for students who want to develop their own pro bono project. The Pro Bono Program sponsors events throughout the year, including nationally known speakers, panels featuring local public interest attorneys, and a Pro Bono Open House, a student-to-student recruiting event for pro bono. Together with the Office of Career Services and the student Public Interest Law Organization, NCCU-PILO, the Program co-sponsors the annual Public Interest Law Fair, an opportunity for students to meet representatives from public interest organizations from across North Carolina, learn about pro bono opportunities, and interview for summer internships.

27. Pro Bono Program | University Of South Carolina School Of Law For the Public Volunteers working through the USC School of Law Pro Bono Program are law students; they are not lawyers and as such by law are not allowed to render legal advice. http://www.law.sc.edu/probono/

EVENTS DIRECTORY MAP VIP ... Registrar Welcome to the Pro Bono Program Homepage The University of South Carolina School of Law believes it is important to foster the ethic of professional obligation to provide service to the public, especially to those who cannot afford legal help. The Pro Bono Program works to connect knowledge to the real world and for over 19 years, USC law students have been actively involved in a variety of activities in service to the community. The range of opportunities is varied and ever changing. Details about the different efforts are listed under the Volunteer Opportunities section of this web page. Through their pro bono work students are able to explore career options as well as gain knowledge and skills of lasting professional benefit, all while making our state and community a better place for everyone. For USC School of Law students: The Pro Bono Program is a purely voluntary program. The American Bar Association asks that each lawyer in the country donate 50 hours a year to public service and we urge each student to personally strive toward a similar goal. To enroll in a project, ask questions or to explore new ideas, complete the attached Volunteer Enrollment Form or come by the office in Room 233. Need more information? Would you like a Student Point of View?

28. Pro Bono Program This website provides information and support to the law students of UNC and the lawyers and organizations associated with the UNC School of Law Pro Bono Program. http://www.law.unc.edu/studentlife/probono/default.aspx

29. South Texas College Of Law - Pro Bono Honors Program Goals and Mission The South Texas College of Law Pro Bono Honors Program seeks both to encourage professionalism by providing pro bono public service opportunities for students http://www.stcl.edu/students/probono/program.htm

PLACEMENTS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Goals and Mission The South Texas College of Law Pro Bono Honors Program seeks both to encourage professionalism by providing pro bono public service opportunities for students and to recognize this service by a formal certificate program. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF PRE-APPROVED PLACEMENTS History In creating the Pro Bono Honors Program, the law school continues the tradition of service and strives to inculcate students with the norms and values of the profession. Concerning public service and pro bono commitment, these norms are reflected in: Program Requirements Students are eligible to participate in the Pro Bono Honors Program after completing the first thirty hours required for graduation. Students are required to commit a minimum of fifty hours of service to the project, with no less than ten hours in a given semester. Students may perform their pro bono work at a pre-approved placement. Students may also initiate placement opportunities and have them approved by the Program Director. Thanks and Acknowledgments CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF PRE-APPROVED PLACEMENTS 1303 San Jacinto - Room 236T Houston, Texas 77002

30. Georgetown Law - Pro Bono Pledge Georgetown University Law Center Thank you for your interest in doing volunteer work in the local community. http://www.law.georgetown.edu/OPICS/GeorgetownLaw-ProBonoPledge.htm

Home OPICS Office of Public Interest and Community Service Pro Bono Pledge Thank you for your interest in doing volunteer work in the local community. Your efforts will have a positive impact on real people with real problems. Since this program was started four years ago, Georgetown law students have helped thousands of people with their legal problems, volunteering over 35,000 hours in the local community. Frequently Asked Questions Any questions about the Georgetown Law Pro Bono Pledge should be directed to Holly Eaton , Director of Pro Bono Programs in OPICS, Room 212, McDonough. What is the Pro Bono Pledge? How do I sign up for the Pro Bono Pledge? What type of volunteer work counts towards the Pro Bono Pledge? How do I keep track of the hours I volunteer? ... How do I find volunteer opportunities? What is the Pro Bono Pledge? At Georgetown Law, we are dedicated to the principle that members of the legal profession and those aspiring to enter the legal profession have a professional obligation to assist in providing quality legal services to individuals, groups or causes that are under-represented in the legal system. In furtherance of this principle, Georgetown Law challenges all incoming J.D. law students to pledge at least 75 hours of law-related volunteer work before they graduate. Second year J.D. transfer students and two year LL.M. candidates are asked to pledge 50 hours and one year LL.M. candidates, 25 hours. Students meeting their pledge goals are acknowledged at Commencement and receive a certificate marking their contribution.

31. Pro Bono Publico Awards Each year, the UNC School of Law Pro Bono Program celebrates the outstanding pro bono service of students, student groups, faculty and alumni at the Pro Bono Public Awards and http://www.law.unc.edu/studentlife/probono/awards/

32. Valparaiso University School Of Law PRO BONO REQUIREMENT. VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW PRO BONO REQUIREMENT (Adopted by Faculty in 1988 graduating in 1991 and thereafter amended in 2003, 2009) 1. http://www.valpo.edu/law/probono/index.php

A-Z Index Directory Campus Map About ... Law Registrar PRO BONO REQUIREMENT VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW PRO BONO REQUIREMENT (Adopted by Faculty in 1988 graduating in 1991 and thereafter- amended in 2003, 2009) Rule after completion of their first year and part-time students must perform the service after completion Purpose b. To encourage attorneys in this area to fulfill their pro bono obligation and thereby expand legal services to those with limited access to the system; c. To improve relations between the law school, students, attorneys and judges in this community; and d. To introduce attorneys and judges to our law students, thereby expanding employment opportunities. Acceptable Activities hours in court observation as pro bono unless it pertains to the case preparation work and accounts for less than 20% of total hours worked. SUPERVISION BY AN ATTORNEY IS IMPORTANT TO GUARD AGAINST THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW. Administration Students MUST keep a copy of all submissions for their records and submit final pro bono reports to Assistant Registrar only when the work is completed. Site Selection receive approval prior to beginning the work. This form is not necessary if student is working for an employer in the public (non-profit) sector. Form is returned to the student to submit with all final reports to the Assistant Registrar.

33. South Texas College Of Law - Pro Bono Honors Program 1303 San Jacinto Room 236T Houston, Texas 77002. 713-646-1843 http://www.stcl.edu/students/probono/placements.htm

PLACEMENTS PRE-APPROVED PLACEMENTS Pro Bono Placements -Fall2010, click here to download pdf 1303 San Jacinto - Room 236T Houston, Texas 77002

34. So You Want To Start A Business Law Pro Bono Program? Directions for completing this form Place the title of your workshop in the space indicated, followed by the name and contact information for the presenters. http://www.nlada.org/Training/Train_Civil/Equal_Justice/2007_Materials/075_2007_

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35. The Am Law Pro Bono 100: #5, Hughes Hubbard Hughes Hubbard Reed litigation partner Sarah Cave has worked on many pro bono matters, but she says that represent http://www.uslaw.com/law_blogs/?item=528476

36. BU Law | Prospective Students | J.D. Program | Public Interest At BU Law | Pro B Pro Bono. Through BU Law’s voluntary Pro Bono Program you'll have the opportunity to dedicate your developing legal skills to unmet legal needs in the Boston area, throughout the http://www.bu.edu/law/prospective/jd/probono.html

The BU Law Experience J.D. Program LL.M. Programs Special Programs ... Contact Us initializeNavTree('submenu'); Pro Bono Pro Bono Program you'll have the opportunity to dedicate your developing legal skills to unmet legal needs in the Boston area, throughout the United States and around the world. J.D. students provide 35 hours of law-related service during their three years at BU Law (LL.M. students provide 12 hours) to organizations dedicated to underrepresented groups and or social issues. Upon completion, students receive a notation on their law school transcripts confirming participation in the program. The helps students find pro bono work, working closely with Boston-area organizations, including Accion International, the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, the Volunteer Lawyers Project and Goodwin Procter LLP. Students may volunteer for other organizations throughout the country and abroad, or assist faculty members who are writing amicus briefs on varied public interest topics. This Site BU Directory BU School of Law September 22, 2010

37. Business Law Pro Bono Program Is Launched Business law pro bono program was launched in the Spring of 2004 Date April 25, 2005 By Michelle Lore (Reprinted with permission from Minnesota Lawyer) http://www.legalcorps.org/html/news/apr25-2005.htm

Home about LegalCORPS for small business for nonprofits ... for volunteers Quick Links LegalCORPS is made possible by the generous financial or in-kind support of these donors LegalCORPS Has Strong First Year and it Plans to Expand Business law pro bono program was launched in the Spring of 2004 Date: April 25, 2005 By Michelle Lore (Reprinted with permission from Minnesota Lawyer) Minnesota Lawyer Helping the distressed LegalCORPS provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals who want to start a for-profit business and to for-profit businesses expanding operations into economically distressed neighborhoods and communities. Through the program, business lawyers donate their time and legal services to these individuals or entities in the following areas: According to the LegalCORPS Web site, at least a dozen Minnesota-based organizations have now been identified as collaborators, including the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Community Action of Minneapolis and the University of St. Thomas Small Business Development Center. Enthusiasm exhibited The program appears to be a hit with business lawyers. More than 100 attorneys have already expressed a desire to work with LegalCORPS and many have already been put to work.

38. The Pro Bono Pledge Georgetown University Law Center What is the Georgetown Law Pro Bono Pledge? How do I sign up for the Pro Bono Pledge? http://www.law.georgetown.edu/opics/TheProBonoPledge.htm

Home Office or Public Interest and Community Service Pro Bono Program Pro Bono Pledge - Office of Public Interest and Community Service The Georgetown Law Pro Bono Pledge What is the Georgetown Law Pro Bono Pledge? How do I sign up for the Pro Bono Pledge? What type of volunteer work counts towards the Pro Bono Pledge? How should I keep track of my Pro Bono Pledge hours? ... FAQ about the New Pledge What is the Georgetown Law Pro Bono Pledge? At Georgetown, we are dedicated to the principle that members of the legal profession and those aspiring to enter the legal profession have a professional obligation to assist in providing quality legal services to individuals, groups or causes that are under-represented in the legal system. In furtherance of this principle, Georgetown Law challenges all incoming JD law students to pledge to complete at least 75 hours of law-related volunteer work and community service before they graduate. Second year JD transfer students are asked to pledge 50 hours and LLM candidates, 25 hours. All students are encouraged to perform volunteer work beyond the amount pledged. JD students will receive special recognition for exceptional service in the amounts of 125 hours and 175 hours. Second year JD transfer students will receive special recognition for completing 75 hours and 100 hours and LLMs will be recognized for volunteering 35 hours and 50 hours.

39. Pro Bono Resources S. J. Quinney College of LawPro Bono Initiative University of UtahWomen’s Resource Center Utah Legal Services Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake City http://www.utahbar.org/public/pro_bono_resources.html

Utah State Bar Member Services Find A Utah Lawyer Bar Directories ... Bar Journal Site Search Search the Site Match ALL words Match ANY word Utah Pro Bono Volunteer Resource Guide This guide lists information regarding specific pro bono projects within Utah. The guides intent is to inform attorneys about the work and support involved in each project so that they can make an informed decision about volunteering their legal services. Each description includes information on: 1- the type of case and what work is involved, 2- the estimated amount of time it will take to complete a case or project, and 3- the support offered from the related agency, such as materials, pleadings, instruction, training and a resource contact person. Attorney support of these pro bono projects is greatly appreciated. If you have comments, suggestions or questions about any of the projects or the information contained in this guide, please contact Anna Jespersen at: (801) 297-7049 or e-mail probono@utahbar.org.

40. Business Law Pro Bono Project Brief Survey 1. Were you able to find the business law pro bono resources you needed? http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=642552178935

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