Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits?

Apply for the Community Associates Program!

If you are interested in learning about nonprofit organizations and the intersection of philanthropy and the law, this is a pro bono opportunity you do not want to miss!

The Alliance for Advocacy and Philanthropy (The Alliance) is seeking student pro-bono interns to work virtually on a variety of projects with nonprofit organizations in the Tampa Bay area. The Alliance is a partnership between the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and Stetson University College of Law.

This partnership is designed to engage students in the philanthropic community while strengthening the effectiveness of nonprofit efforts to address the needs of communities in the Tampa Bay area.

Students who volunteer for these pro bono opportunities are required to commit to working at least three (3) hours per week for a minimum of ten (10) weeks starting September 9, 2026. Many of the assignments will be virtual or hybrid but some will be in person only.

Some organizations that have worked with us in the past to provide these opportunities include:

• Social Venture Partners (SVP) Tampa Bay: https://svptampabay.org/

• Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC): https://nlctb.org/

• LEAP Tampa Bay: https://www.leaptampabay.org/

• Florida College Access Network, http://floridacollegeaccess.org/

• National Alliance for Mental Illness – Pinellas County https://nami-pinellas.org/

• St. Pete Innovation District, https://stpeteinnovationdistrict.com/

• Florida Mental Health Institute, https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/fmhi/

• St. Petersburg College, https://www.spcollege.edu/

• The Florida Philanthropic Network, https://www.fpnetwork.org/

However, these are examples and organizations may change each semester.

As a student volunteer, you will be assigned non–legal research and writing as well as other non-legal projects.

In rare circumstances, you may have an opportunity to conduct legal research and writing under the supervision of a licensed attorney to earn legal pro bono hours. However, most of these CAP opportunities will provide non-legal pro bono hours only.

In addition, you may have opportunities to:

• Learn about the nonprofit grantmaking process

• Attend community meetings and virtual networking opportunities with nonprofit executives

• Collaborate with a wide variety of business executives, lawyers, and philanthropists

• Analyze socio-economic data, and

• Assist in evaluating programmatic outcomes

If you are interested in applying for one of these opportunities, please click here to apply. Pleaseanswer the questions and to attach your resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience in the nonprofit world.

Your application is due no later than 5 p.m. on August 27, 2026. This deadline will not be extended. You will be notified of whether you are placed in the Community Associates Program no later than September 4, 2026.

There will be a mandatory Orientation session at 12:00 pm via Teams with the date to be determined. Assignments begin September 9, 2026 and end by November 18, 2026.

Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits?

Apply for the Community Associates Program!

If you are interested in learning about nonprofit organizations and the intersection of philanthropy and the law, this is a pro bono opportunity you do not want to miss!

This partnership is designed to engage students in the philanthropic community while strengthening the effectiveness of nonprofit efforts to address the needs of communities in the Tampa Bay area.

Some organizations that have worked with us in the past to provide these opportunities include:

• Social Venture Partners (SVP) Tampa Bay: https://svptampabay.org/

• Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC): https://nlctb.org/

• LEAP Tampa Bay: https://www.leaptampabay.org/

• Florida College Access Network, http://floridacollegeaccess.org/

• National Alliance for Mental Illness – Pinellas County https://nami-pinellas.org/

• St. Pete Innovation District, https://stpeteinnovationdistrict.com/

• Florida Mental Health Institute, https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/fmhi/

• St. Petersburg College, https://www.spcollege.edu/

• The Florida Philanthropic Network, https://www.fpnetwork.org/

However, these are examples and organizations may change each semester.

As a student volunteer, you will be assigned non–legal research and writing as well as other non-legal projects.

In addition, you may have opportunities to:

• Learn about the nonprofit grantmaking process

• Attend community meetings and virtual networking opportunities with nonprofit executives

• Collaborate with a wide variety of business executives, lawyers, and philanthropists

• Analyze socio-economic data, and

• Assist in evaluating programmatic outcomes

There will be a mandatory Orientation session at 12:00 pm via Teams with the date to be determined. Assignments begin September 9, 2026 and end by November 18, 2026.

Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits?

Apply for the Community Associates Program!

If you are interested in learning about nonprofit organizations and the intersection of philanthropy and the law, this is a pro bono opportunity you do not want to miss!

This partnership is designed to engage students in the philanthropic community while strengthening the effectiveness of nonprofit efforts to address the needs of communities in the Tampa Bay area.

Some organizations that have worked with us in the past to provide these opportunities include:

• Social Venture Partners (SVP) Tampa Bay: https://svptampabay.org/

• Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC): https://nlctb.org/

• LEAP Tampa Bay: https://www.leaptampabay.org/

• Florida College Access Network, http://floridacollegeaccess.org/

• National Alliance for Mental Illness – Pinellas County https://nami-pinellas.org/

• St. Pete Innovation District, https://stpeteinnovationdistrict.com/

• Florida Mental Health Institute, https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/fmhi/

• St. Petersburg College, https://www.spcollege.edu/

• The Florida Philanthropic Network, https://www.fpnetwork.org/

However, these are examples and organizations may change each semester.

As a student volunteer, you will be assigned non–legal research and writing as well as other non-legal projects.

In addition, you may have opportunities to:

• Learn about the nonprofit grantmaking process

• Attend community meetings and virtual networking opportunities with nonprofit executives

• Collaborate with a wide variety of business executives, lawyers, and philanthropists

• Analyze socio-economic data, and

• Assist in evaluating programmatic outcomes

There will be a mandatory Orientation session at 12:00 pm via Teams with the date to be determined. Assignments begin September 9, 2026 and end by November 18, 2026.

Need Pro Bono Hours? Interested in Working with Nonprofits?

Apply for the Community Associates Program!

If you are interested in learning about nonprofit organizations and the intersection of philanthropy and the law, this is a pro bono opportunity you do not want to miss!

This partnership is designed to engage students in the philanthropic community while strengthening the effectiveness of nonprofit efforts to address the needs of communities in the Tampa Bay area.

Some organizations that have worked with us in the past to provide these opportunities include:

• Social Venture Partners (SVP) Tampa Bay: https://svptampabay.org/

• Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC): https://nlctb.org/

• LEAP Tampa Bay: https://www.leaptampabay.org/

• Florida College Access Network, http://floridacollegeaccess.org/

• National Alliance for Mental Illness – Pinellas County https://nami-pinellas.org/

• St. Pete Innovation District, https://stpeteinnovationdistrict.com/

• Florida Mental Health Institute, https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/fmhi/

• St. Petersburg College, https://www.spcollege.edu/

• The Florida Philanthropic Network, https://www.fpnetwork.org/

However, these are examples and organizations may change each semester.

As a student volunteer, you will be assigned non–legal research and writing as well as other non-legal projects.

In addition, you may have opportunities to:

• Learn about the nonprofit grantmaking process

• Attend community meetings and virtual networking opportunities with nonprofit executives

• Collaborate with a wide variety of business executives, lawyers, and philanthropists

• Analyze socio-economic data, and

• Assist in evaluating programmatic outcomes

There will be a mandatory Orientation session at 12:00 pm via Teams with the date to be determined. Assignments begin September 9, 2026 and end by November 18, 2026.

Legal Pro Bono Opportunity

The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that provides assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County. As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. All hours are eligible for legal pro bono.

The clinic is held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Once you select the dates you’d like to attend, you will receive an email confirming your selected dates.

Questions? Contact the Family Forms Clinic Coordinator, Danielle Pifer at: [email protected]
Interested in volunteering? Sign-up for one or more clinic dates below. If you would like to volunteer for more than twenty (20) hours during a month, you must complete a background check, so please keep this in mind. Thank you.

*Form is updated monthly to add upcoming dates.

HCBA Law Student Networking & Career Fair

HCBA Law Student Networking & Career Fair on Saturday, September 26^th from 12-3 p.m

Legal Pro Bono Opportunity

The clinic is held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Once you select the dates you’d like to attend, you will receive an email confirming your selected dates.

*Form is updated monthly to add upcoming dates.

Family Forms Clinic – Summer Sign Up

Bay Area Legal Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking law student volunteers to participate in the Family Forms Clinic at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa (800 E Twiggs St. Room 210, Tampa, FL 33602).

The Family Forms Clinic is a free program that provides assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County. As a student volunteer, you will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. All hours are eligible for legal pro bono.
The clinic is held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Once you select the dates you’d like to attend, you will receive an email confirming your selected dates.

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic is Hiring!

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and Environment at Stetson Law is hiring an attorney for a two-year full-time law fellow position. Apply here: Jacobs Law Clinic Fellow LW7629

Position Summary: This is a two-year, full-time fellowship position at Stetson University College of Law. This role offers recent law graduates with a license to practice law in Florida the opportunity to engage in public interest environmental law practice, focusing on environmental justice and the defense of democratic principles in the Gulf region. The fellowship is designed to prepare the fellow for a career in public interest environmental law practice in the nonprofit sector. The fellow will work closely with the clinic director, staff attorney, and law students to provide legal services, advocate for policy reforms, and participate in impactful litigation.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate on active litigation and advocacy projects addressing environmental challenges.
Engage with clients, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Conduct in-depth legal research on issues pertaining to environmental law, access to justice, and public policy.
Draft policy briefs, white papers, and scholarly articles to influence legislative and regulatory processes.
Present at conferences, workshops, and public forums.
Assist in organizing and leading educational seminars, community outreach programs, and training sessions.
Participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support client and clinic initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental protection, and the defense of democratic institutions.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and effectively mentor law students.

Required Qualifications: This position requires:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
0-3 years of legal practice experience, preferably in environmental law, civil rights, or public interest advocacy.
Some specialized knowledge in federal environmental law and/or administrative law
Admission to the Florida Bar
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lexis, Westlaw, and internet research.
Currently reside in or willing to move to the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

Compensation

$60,000 per year plus benefits (health insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, life insurance, disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, sick leave, holidays (14+/year), tuition benefits, and a professional development stipend).

Application Requirements:

Legal writing sample (maximum 10 pages).

Cover letter detailing your interest in the fellowship and relevant experience.

Current resume or curriculum vitae.

Family Forms Clinic – Summer Sign Up

Volunteers Needed: 40th National Veterans Golden Age Games – Community Service Opportunity

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic is Hiring!

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and Environment at Stetson Law is hiring an attorney for a two-year full-time law fellow position. Apply here: Jacobs Law Clinic Fellow LW7629

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate on active litigation and advocacy projects addressing environmental challenges.
Engage with clients, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Conduct in-depth legal research on issues pertaining to environmental law, access to justice, and public policy.
Draft policy briefs, white papers, and scholarly articles to influence legislative and regulatory processes.
Present at conferences, workshops, and public forums.
Assist in organizing and leading educational seminars, community outreach programs, and training sessions.
Participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support client and clinic initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental protection, and the defense of democratic institutions.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and effectively mentor law students.

Required Qualifications: This position requires:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
0-3 years of legal practice experience, preferably in environmental law, civil rights, or public interest advocacy.
Some specialized knowledge in federal environmental law and/or administrative law
Admission to the Florida Bar
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lexis, Westlaw, and internet research.
Currently reside in or willing to move to the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

Compensation

Application Requirements:

Legal writing sample (maximum 10 pages).

Cover letter detailing your interest in the fellowship and relevant experience.

Current resume or curriculum vitae.

Family Forms Clinic – Summer Sign Up

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic is Hiring!

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and Environment at Stetson Law is hiring an attorney for a two-year full-time law fellow position. Apply here: Jacobs Law Clinic Fellow LW7629

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate on active litigation and advocacy projects addressing environmental challenges.
Engage with clients, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Conduct in-depth legal research on issues pertaining to environmental law, access to justice, and public policy.
Draft policy briefs, white papers, and scholarly articles to influence legislative and regulatory processes.
Present at conferences, workshops, and public forums.
Assist in organizing and leading educational seminars, community outreach programs, and training sessions.
Participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support client and clinic initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental protection, and the defense of democratic institutions.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and effectively mentor law students.

Required Qualifications: This position requires:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
0-3 years of legal practice experience, preferably in environmental law, civil rights, or public interest advocacy.
Some specialized knowledge in federal environmental law and/or administrative law
Admission to the Florida Bar
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lexis, Westlaw, and internet research.
Currently reside in or willing to move to the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

Compensation

Application Requirements:

Legal writing sample (maximum 10 pages).

Cover letter detailing your interest in the fellowship and relevant experience.

Current resume or curriculum vitae.

Family Forms Clinic – Summer Sign Up

Volunteers Needed: 40th National Veterans Golden Age Games – Community Service Opportunity

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic is Hiring!

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and Environment at Stetson Law is hiring an attorney for a two-year full-time law fellow position. Apply here: Jacobs Law Clinic Fellow LW7629

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate on active litigation and advocacy projects addressing environmental challenges.
Engage with clients, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Conduct in-depth legal research on issues pertaining to environmental law, access to justice, and public policy.
Draft policy briefs, white papers, and scholarly articles to influence legislative and regulatory processes.
Present at conferences, workshops, and public forums.
Assist in organizing and leading educational seminars, community outreach programs, and training sessions.
Participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support client and clinic initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental protection, and the defense of democratic institutions.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and effectively mentor law students.

Required Qualifications: This position requires:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
0-3 years of legal practice experience, preferably in environmental law, civil rights, or public interest advocacy.
Some specialized knowledge in federal environmental law and/or administrative law
Admission to the Florida Bar
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lexis, Westlaw, and internet research.
Currently reside in or willing to move to the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

Compensation

Application Requirements:

Legal writing sample (maximum 10 pages).

Cover letter detailing your interest in the fellowship and relevant experience.

Current resume or curriculum vitae.

Family Forms Clinic – Summer Sign Up

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic is Hiring!

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and Environment at Stetson Law is hiring an attorney for a two-year full-time law fellow position. Apply here: Jacobs Law Clinic Fellow LW7629

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate on active litigation and advocacy projects addressing environmental challenges.
Engage with clients, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Conduct in-depth legal research on issues pertaining to environmental law, access to justice, and public policy.
Draft policy briefs, white papers, and scholarly articles to influence legislative and regulatory processes.
Present at conferences, workshops, and public forums.
Assist in organizing and leading educational seminars, community outreach programs, and training sessions.
Participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support client and clinic initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental protection, and the defense of democratic institutions.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and effectively mentor law students.

Required Qualifications: This position requires:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
0-3 years of legal practice experience, preferably in environmental law, civil rights, or public interest advocacy.
Some specialized knowledge in federal environmental law and/or administrative law
Admission to the Florida Bar
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lexis, Westlaw, and internet research.
Currently reside in or willing to move to the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

Compensation

Application Requirements:

Legal writing sample (maximum 10 pages).

Cover letter detailing your interest in the fellowship and relevant experience.

Current resume or curriculum vitae.

Fall 2027 Fellowship Opportunities Discussion TODAY AT 1PM

The Legal Aid Society is currently accepting applications for in-person law fellows in our Criminal Defense Practice. We hope you share the below information with your student network about an upcoming virtual panel event and applications opening:

Calling all Law Fellows! The Legal Aid Society is currently accepting applications for law fellows in our Criminal Defense Practice. The deadline to apply is June 30th. For more information about our fellowship opportunities and to apply, please visit our website: https://legalaidnyc.org/fellowships/

Join us for an informational session to learn more about these opportunities and the application process for externally sponsored fellowships:

Fall 2027 Fellowship Opportunities Discussion

🗓 Tuesday, June 16th at 1:00 PM

📍 Virtual (link will be shared upon registration)

At this session, you will learn more about the application process for externally sponsored fellowships in the Criminal Defense from a selection of panelists!

👉 RSVP here: Fall 2027 Fellowship Proposal Invitation & Opportunities Discussion – RSVP Form

Volunteers Needed: 40th National Veterans Golden Age Games – Non-Legal Pro Bono

Fall 2027 Fellowship Opportunities Discussion TOMORROW 6.16.2026

Join us for an informational session to learn more about these opportunities and the application process for externally sponsored fellowships:

Fall 2027 Fellowship Opportunities Discussion

🗓 Tuesday, June 16th at 1:00 PM

📍 Virtual (link will be shared upon registration)

At this session, you will learn more about the application process for externally sponsored fellowships in the Criminal Defense from a selection of panelists!

👉 RSVP here: Fall 2027 Fellowship Proposal Invitation & Opportunities Discussion – RSVP Form

Advocacy in Action: Read the Jacobs Law Clinic 2025–2026 Newsletter

The Jacobs Law Clinic newsletter Advocacy in Action, covering the 2025-2026 academic year, is now available. Click the flipbook below.

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic is Hiring!

The Jacobs Public Interest Law Clinic for Democracy and Environment at Stetson Law is hiring an attorney for a two-year full-time law fellow position. Apply here: Jacobs Law Clinic Fellow LW7629

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate on active litigation and advocacy projects addressing environmental challenges.
Engage with clients, community organizations, and stakeholders.
Conduct in-depth legal research on issues pertaining to environmental law, access to justice, and public policy.
Draft policy briefs, white papers, and scholarly articles to influence legislative and regulatory processes.
Present at conferences, workshops, and public forums.
Assist in organizing and leading educational seminars, community outreach programs, and training sessions.
Participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support client and clinic initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

Demonstrated commitment to the public interest, environmental protection, and the defense of democratic institutions.
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and effectively mentor law students.

Required Qualifications: This position requires:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
0-3 years of legal practice experience, preferably in environmental law, civil rights, or public interest advocacy.
Some specialized knowledge in federal environmental law and/or administrative law
Admission to the Florida Bar
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Lexis, Westlaw, and internet research.
Currently reside in or willing to move to the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

Compensation

Application Requirements:

Legal writing sample (maximum 10 pages).

Cover letter detailing your interest in the fellowship and relevant experience.

Current resume or curriculum vitae.