Description:

The Domestic Violence Pro Bono Project seeks to support survivors of domestic violence by: (a) providing direct legal services to survivors of domestic violence seeking civil remedies; and (b) conducting legal research and writing for our partner organization, Bay Area Legal Aid. We partner with Bay Area Legal Aid to offer clinics throughout the year, as well as research and writing opportunities.

Commitment Required of Members:

Members must participate in at least one clinic per quarter. Each clinic will be approximately 4 hours from 1:30-5:30 PM. (Average clinics do not take the full 4 hours, and last only 2-3 hours.) The clinics require minimal-to-no preparation work. In clinic, students will work with Bay Area Legal Aid attorneys to provide direct legal services to survivors of domestic violence seeking civil remedies. From time to time legal research and writing opportunities will also be available.

Open Membership Spots: 15

Adv. Degree Student Participation: Yes

Winter Start: Not Permitted, Fall Start Required

Eligible for Meeting NYS Bar Pro Bono Requirement: Likely

Language Ability Preference: Spanish Language Skills Valued, But Not Required

Project Leaders: Erin Wenokur and Gabriela Rivera