If you are interested in participating in Duquesne
Law's Pro Bono Program, there are a few different
avenues you can take, depending on the amount
of time that you have.
Why You Should Volunteer
Your Time:
Gain
invaluable hands-on experience
Become educated in different areas of law
Network with attorneys in the community who
are committed to public interest legal work.
Once a Duquesne Law student has completed and
documented 30 hours of pro bono service, that
student will receive a certificate of recognition
for their pro bono achievement as well as a notation
in the graduation program.
Requirements:
A student's work must be unpaid,
Not be used for academic credit,
Work completed must be law-related,
Supervised by a licensed attorney, and
Documented by timesheets signed by the supervising
attorney.
Forms to be filled out by the student in conjunction
with work on a pro bono project:
There are many public interest organizations
that are in need of student volunteers. A list
of current public interest organizations (PDF)
is on file. If you are interested, simply
fill out the Placement
Preference Form (PDF)
and either return to the Pro Bono Program Office
or email to probonolaw@duq.edu.
The student coordinator will assist you in
applying to the organization(s).
Attorney/Student Pro Bono Projects:
Private attorneys who take on pro bono cases
often need help with their work. They can request
a student's services through our program. These
projects will more likely be focused on a specific
case and area; therefore, they tend to be
shorter in duration than working for a public
interest organization.
If you would like to work on a pro bono
project, you can let us know your availability
and the areas of law you would be interested
in working. We could then find projects for
you based on your needs and interests. If we
do approach you and your schedule does not
work with the project, then please do not feel
pressured to take on the project.
