Volunteer Opportunities
Say “Yes” to pro bono!
TPCBA members have strong ethical, professional and personal reasons to use their legal education and experience to help people who cannot afford to hire or even speak to an attorney, and who face civil legal issues affecting basic human needs.
In 2017, 412 volunteer attorneys volunteered their time in 536 legal clinics, giving 2,865hours of attorney time in individual advice sessions.
Plus, there are special advantages to TPCBA members who volunteer through the TPCBA’s TacomaProbono program.
TACOMAPROBONO Program Perks:
- Beginning in 2016, you can satisfy the requirements for up to 24 CLE credits by doing pro bono work, with no training requirement
- Pro bono hours can include providing a limited service through a clinic, or providing full or limited representation
- The amount and frequency of pro bono work is entirely up to you
- Clients are pre-screened for eligibility (currently up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level) — and you choose the clients and cases you want
- Malpractice insurance is provided for attorneys who do pro bono work through the TACOMAPROBONO
- Mentoring and training is available
- Some support for unusual costs of litigation is available
- TACOMAPROBONO works with other legal aid and social services providers in Pierce County to be sure you and your pro bono clients receive the best possible support and referral
- If you don’t have your own office, TACOMAPROBONO can provide office space, copier, internet access, and private client interview rooms close to the Courthouse
- You will be contributing to a more efficient and fair environment in court if you represent someone who would otherwise be appearing pro se, or who would not be able to appear at all
Contact TACOMAPROBONO at 253 572-5134 or vls@tacomaprobono.org. We want to work with you to find a volunteer opportunity which will be professionally and personally satisfying.
For more details visit the website: TACOMAPROBONO
TACOMAPROBONO previously Volunteer Legal Services (VLS)