Description:

The DV 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 (BayLegal). We partner with BayLegal to offer clinics throughout the year, as well as research and writing opportunities. Please note that clinic work can be intense, as it involves conversations with domestic violence survivors about abuse.

Commitment Required of Members:

Members must participate in at least two clinics per quarter. Each clinic will be approximately 4 hours from 1:30 to 5:30 on Fridays (average clinics do not take the full time, and last only about 2-3 hours). Because students in Prof. Nyarko’s Friday afternoon class will be unable to participate in the fall, students not in his Friday afternoon class will have priority in our placement process. 

The clinics require minimal to no preparation work. In the clinic, students work with BayLegal attorneys to provide direct legal services to survivors of domestic violence seeking civil remedies. On occasion, legal research and writing opportunities will be available.

All new members must participate in the two Fall Quarter training sessions. Dates and times TBD.

Open Membership Spots: 5

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

Trauma-Informed Training: Mandatory

Project Leaders: Celia Anderson & Olivia Sieler