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:

We are seeking students who can participate in at least one clinic per quarter. Each clinic will be approximately 4 hours from 1:30-5:30 on Fridays. 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

Project Leaders: Lauren Courtney and Anna Bostwick