Volunteer Opportunities For Attorneys
Join our award-winning team of pro bono volunteers!
At The Legal Project, we offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities that range from a once a month time commitment to full legal representation. Hablamos Español.
Legal Advice and Information
- Providing advice at legal clinics and immigration clinics
- Providing advice and assistance to our veterans and active military
- Providing advice to small business owners and entrepreneurs
- Providing assistance with uncontested divorce process
- Conducting presentations on various legal topics at community organizations
Legal Representation
- Family Court or matrimonial matters for domestic violence victims
- Bankruptcy
- Elder Law
- Foreclosure
- Immigration
- Wills and basic estate planning
Benefits of Volunteering
- Malpractice insurance
- Free CLE credits in exchange for pro bono work
- Ongoing training, mentoring, and support
- Use of The Legal Project’s office space to meet with clients
- *Reimbursement of litigation expenses
*when available and must be pre-approved by The Legal Project
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Training /CLE Opportunities
New York State’s Continuing Legal Education program, which was implemented through the collaborative efforts of the bench and the bar, seeks to enhance the New York Bar’s proud tradition of professionalism in serving clients and the public. The Legal Project sponsors free CLE trainings throughout the year where attorneys can earn CLE credits in exchange for Pro-Bono work.
Please check back with us to find out about trainings and CLE opportunities that will be held at The Legal Project.
Law Student & Paralegal Opportunities
Law Students and Paralegals are encouraged to help us at The Legal Project with clients in our pro bono programs. Trainings and opportunities are available to aid us with our pro se divorce clinic and wills clinic programs. Contact us at or give us a call for more information.
Internships
A variety of internship opportunities are available at The Legal Project for high school, college and law school students. We endeavor to provide a well rounded internship experience whether your interest is in the law, the not for profit sector, or if you just want some experience in an office setting. Availability for these positions is limited. Let us know if you would like to interview to intern at The Legal Project.
Pro Bono Opportunities at The Legal Project
The Legal Project encourages and welcomes attorneys interested in doing pro bono work. The time commitment varies depending on the program, as does the training which may be required. CLE’s can be earned for work provided through many of our programs, as well as for trainings. Malpractice coverage is provided, and office space is available for you to meet with your clients on request. There is always someone available to answer your questions and to assist you in helping us meet the legal needs of our community.
*URGENTLY SEEKING ATTORNEYS FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS*:
- The Domestic Violence Legal Connection
- Domestic Violence Reduced Fee Matrimonial Assistance
- Bankruptcy & Credit Program
- Immigration Legal Network
- Wills Project
- Immigration – Asylum and Temporary Protected Status Clinic Program
- Landlord Tenant Litigation – The Legal Clinic Program
- Matrimonial Law Attorneys – The Legal Clinic Program
Legal Representation Programs:
- The Domestic Violence Legal Connection provides legal consultations in our office and via telephone as well as representation for family court and divorces to victims of domestic violence from our staff attorneys and panel of volunteer attorneys.
- Domestic Violence Reduced Fee Matrimonial Assistance provides reduced-fee divorce representation to victims of domestic violence who fall outside income eligibility guidelines for pro bono assistance, via referral to a panel of experienced matrimonial attorneys.
- Bankruptcy & Credit Program provides free and low cost legal advice and representation for individuals and families struggling with financial problems and debt.
- Crime Victims Legal Assistance Program provides free, holistic legal advice and representation to victims of crime including landlord/tenant, family court, victim compensation and many other services.
- Elder Law Assistance Program in partnership with MVP Health Care is designed to assist income eligible seniors 55 and over, individuals with disabilities and with terminal illness with a wide range of legal assistance needs.
- Homeowner Protection Program provides legal advice and representation to homeowners who are facing foreclosure, need assistance with settlement conferences, loan modifications, and other foreclosure services.
- Legal Services for Human Trafficking Survivors provides free, private and confidential legal consultations with pro bono attorneys and a wide range of services for survivors of human trafficking.
- Immigration Legal Network provides free, private and confidential legal consultations with staff and pro bono attorneys as well as educational programs on various immigration issues.
- Wills Project provides assistance in preparing Wills, Power of Attorneys, Living Wills, Healthcare Proxies, Guardianship and guidance with other end of life issues.
Legal Advice and Information Programs
- The Legal Clinic Program offers free, private, and confidential consultations with experienced attorneys.
- Small Business Legal Network provides free legal consultations with attorneys and educational programs on small business legal issues for those interested in starting or expanding a small business.
- Legally Speaking Workshops offer free, custom designed education programs to community groups and organizations about many legal topics.
- Uncontested Divorce Clinics provide assistance with the preparation and filing of necessary documents to low-income individuals who are representing themselves in a divorce matter.
- Veterans Law Project provides free consultations to veterans and active military personnel regarding civil legal issues that impact their reintegration into the community. Veterans and active military may receive pro bono legal representation, if qualified, for The Legal Project’s representation program.
Attorney Training:
Professional Training of local attorneys in exchange for pro bono work increases the availability of legal assistance in the areas of domestic violence, estate planning, immigration and uncontested divorce.
For more information, please contact:
Laurie Allen, Manager of Pro Bono Programs
The Legal Project
24 Aviation Road
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 435-1770 x345
lallen@legalproject.org
Every volunteer is important to us, and we are committed to making this a fulfilling experience for you as well as meeting the legal needs of our community.
What Attorneys In Our Community Are Saying About Us
“Volunteering for the Legal Project representing victims of domestic violence in Family Court allowed me to gain valuable Court room experience. I owe my law practice to the Legal Project. There is no greater joy for me in the practice of law than being able to help victims of domestic violence in Family Court and see justice prevail. I urge all attorneys, especially newly admitted attorneys, to volunteer with the Legal Project. You will not regret it.”
“Monthly Legal Project clinics have been a regular part of my life since their inception. I have had the privilege of assisting hundreds of individuals with a variety of issues. The best part is seeing the relief on the faces as they leave. Knowledge is powerful.”
“The pro se divorce clinic has been a great experience as well. I enjoy working with the student volunteers. The clinic provides them with a first opportunity to work with a client. It helps students develop practical skills as well as an affinity for pro bono service. They learn quickly the pleasure of helping without financial reward. The clinic provides an invaluable service to those who need a divorce but could never afford a lawyer.”
“The staff members of the Legal Project are like family, helpful, protective and there when you need them.