Description:

The Domestic Violence Pro Bono Project supports 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, and also engage in research and writing projects requested by the organization.

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 long from 1:30 to 5:30 PM on Fridays. The clinics require minimal-to-no preparation work. During clinics, 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: Henry Bradley and Alan Murphy