Enhancing legal education through commitment to community
Pro bono is short for the Latin pro bono publico, meaning “for the public good.” Pro bono work uses professional skills to provide services to those who are unable to afford them.
Since its creation in 1997, our award-winning Pro Bono Program has connected students with supervising attorneys from legal services organizations, government agencies, and private practice to provide high-quality, low-or-no cost legal services to those in need. These pro bono opportunities are not only helpful to the people they serve; they also allow students to build skills for practice and promote a lifelong commitment to pro bono work.
The Pro Bono Program facilitates a wide variety of pro bono projects for students each year.
- Projects cover many different practice areas, including niche practice areas.
- There are opportunities for students who prefer legal research and writing as well as those who prefer direct client services.
- Many projects are remote, allowing for greater flexibility for students.
- Projects vary in time commitment, from one hour to a full semester.
- Students also can engage in a number of projects over academic breaks.
A 13-member student Pro Bono Board conducts the operations of the Pro Bono Program in conjunction with the school’s Director of Pro Bono Initiatives. To facilitate connections between alumni and students, the Pro Bono Program also maintains a Pro Bono Alumni Board.
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