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How to Volunteer

The Pro Bono Center offers volunteer opportunities in multiple legal disciplines. The center serves more than 20,000 D.C. residents per year thanks to the generous efforts of our dedicated volunteers. We support volunteers by providing expert mentors, guidance from our experienced legal staff, training, and resources to successfully represent clients or provide brief legal advice or information. Please visit our FAQ for additional information on how to volunteer or view our current opportunities below.

Other Pro Bono Resources

If you are interested in pro bono opportunities outside the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, we invite you to view our online directory of legal services providers along with Probono.net/dc, an online clearinghouse for pro bono opportunities in the District.

Resources for Federal Government Attorneys

Federal government attorneys may volunteer through the Federal Government Pro Bono Program. Please contact Laura Klein at laura.f.klein@usdoj.gov or Lara Eilhardt at lara.eilhardt@usdoj.gov.

Pro Bono Participation for Non-Members

Not a D.C. Bar member? D.C. Court of Appeals Rule 49 specifies certain exemptions for non-D.C. Bar members licensed in other states engaged in pro bono work in D.C. Please check the rule to determine whether you fall within one of these exemptions. Non-Bar members who fall within the Rule 49 exemptions are welcome to attend our training sessions.

The  Pro Bono Center provides malpractice insurance for all our volunteers.

Ready to get involved in the Pro Bono Center’s work, but not sure how to start? Contact our Training & Volunteer Specialist at probono@dcbar.org or 202-780-2591.

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