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Volunteer Lawyers Project

The private attorneys who volunteer their time through the Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) believe in the principle of equal justice -- of making "justice for all" more than just a promise. These attorneys are convinced that our legal system must work for all of its citizens. Each year, VLP attorneys donate more than 3,000 hours of legal work while balancing busy lives and their own caseloads.

Legal Action's volunteer lawyers help people like these:

A battered woman is evicted from her home because of an abusive boyfriend.
A mental patient is forced into bankruptcy.
An elderly homeowner faces collection on home-improvement work never performed.

The Benefits

Helping others, especially those who have no other options available, is often its own reward. However, volunteers in our projects gain far more than satisfaction. Our projects provide valuable experience. As a VLP attorney, you can assist clients in need and advance your career:

Free CLE training
Comprehensive manuals at no cost
Experience in several areas of law
Courtroom exposure and client contact
Malpractice insurance
Panels, projects and support so you can fulfill your pro bono obligations
Recognition
Flexibility - you may accept or reject cases as your schedule dictates

Getting Involved

Please read our description of specific VLP opportunities and then call the VLP Project Coordinator at 414-278-7722 or toll free at 888-278-0633.

Or fill out and submit the VLP Registration Form