If you’re interested in any Pro Bono opportunities,
please see the resources below!
Pro Bono Specific Interest Form:
Indicate your interest in any of
the below-described pro bono
opportunities at this form!
Paladin Pro Bono Services Dashboard:
Log in with Paladin to see an expansive
list of pro bono services nationwide,
including remote opportunities!
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Assignment-Based Opportunities:
If you are interested in any of the “Assignment Based Opportunities,” please fill out the Pro Bono Specific Interest form. We will reach out to you based on your selections promptly.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS)
- Helps low-income individuals with civil matters, typically landlord-tenant disputes, family law, estates, wills, power of attorney, etc.
- Potentially more!
East Baton Rouge Office of the Public Defender
- Court observation opportunities: attend court at the 19th JDC, escorted by a public defender, and observe a variety of opportunities ranging from general hearings to trials.
- In collaboration with LACDL!
- Usually will take place on designated Wednesdays or Thursdays, with reporting time at 8:30 AM.
Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)
- Provides civil legal assistance to victims of domestic violence and gender-based violence in Baton Rouge.
- Past work has included victim advocacy in criminal cases, and expungement advocacy.
Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
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Ongoing Opportunities:
If you are interested in any of the “Ongoing Opportunities,” please fill out the Pro Bono Specific Interest form. We will reach out to you based on your selections promptly.
Family Court Self-Help Desk
At the Self-Help desk, law students assist pro se litigants in document preparation and filing. Volunteer attorneys oversee the document preparation, ensure that students are conducting themselves in an ethical and professional manner, and offer notarization. No legal advice is given and the Self-Help Resource Center. The participation of dedicated and capable law students is crucial to the success of the program. At the Pro Se Help Desk you will work one on-one with litigants filing in petitions and motions, collaborate and network with experienced attorneys, and to log volunteer hours in a well respected program.
- Partnership with BRBA (Baton Rouge Bar Association):
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 10 AM – 2 PM
- Multiple shifts
- For more information click here!
Watching First Appearance Court
Injustice happens in empty courtrooms! The court watching program is there to assist the family members of people who are in jail. To participate in this opportunity, you must attend training provided by the EBR Coalition for Prison Reform—more information to be provided upon indication of interest.
- Opportunities every weekday from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
“Know Your Rights” Brochure Project
Know Your Rights! Help create brochures that create easy access to legal information for all! LSU Law’s PILS Pro Bono section wants to create multiple brochures that help everyone understand the law. Some potential topics that we want to create brochures for are Police Encounters, Sexual Assault Survivor’s Rights & Resources, Student’s Rights, and Estate Planning—if interested in a specific topic, coordinate with a Pro Bono Chair!
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Log your Pro Bono hours here!
For more information on Pro Bono service opportunities, feel free to contact our Pro Bono Chair, Jonathan Lynn (jlynn9@lsu.edu), or Pro Bono Vice Chair, Quiana Brown (qbrow13@lsu.edu), as well as Prof. Richard M. Pittman (rpittman@lsu.edu), the Director of Pro Bono Programs.
Disclaimer: LSU Law’s Public Interest Law Society (PILS) is a student-run organization and does not provide legal advice. For legal assistance, please visit the Louisiana State Bar Association’s legal help website @ lsba.org