May Family Forms Clinic 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, 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.

Throughout May, the clinic will be 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. Sign-up for 1 or more clinic dates here. You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.

Family Law Advice Clinic – Volunteers Needed

Bay Area Legal Services and the Hillsborough County Bar Association are seeking student volunteers for a Family Law Advice clinic on April 17 from 12-4:30pm. Students will assist with set-up, notetaking, and directing people to the correct table. This event will take place on the 6th floor of the George Edgecomb Courthouse in the Judicial Conference Room. Sign up HERE.

Seeking Volunteer for Legal Pro Bono Opportunity – Bayside Clinic Outreach

Bay Area Legal Services is seeking one law student to volunteer at the Bayside Health Clinic Legal Outreach. The position will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Date: Thursday, April 3rd
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Bayside Health Clinic, 14808 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762
Responsibilities: Sit in on legal consultations and assist with the completion of Bay Area Legal Services intake paperwork, as needed.
Supervision: You will work alongside a Bay Area Legal Services volunteer attorney.

About the Clinic: Bayside Health Clinic serves individuals who are unhoused in Pinellas County. As a volunteer, you will engage with a highly vulnerable population facing a wide range of legal concerns. This is a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to legal issues affecting underserved communities and to contribute to increasing access to justice.

If you are interested in signing up to volunteer, please reach out to Stephanie Storke, Associate Director of Public Interest Careers and Pro Bono, at [email protected].

Teen Court Training – Thursday at Noon

Earn legal pro bono hours with St. Pete Teen Court, a diversion program that provides second chances for at-risk youths who have not previously been in the criminal justice system. Sessions are held every Tuesday evening from 4:45 – 7PM. Interested in signing up? Attend the info session and training, which be held virtually on Thursday, February 6 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, to learn more. Questions? Contact Stephanie Storke at [email protected]. Register to attend and get the meeting link here.

Spring Break with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, in collaboration with UF College of Law, Jacksonville Law, and Stetson Law will host “Alternative Spring Break” during the week of March 17, 2025. Not only will you be able to network with local members of the judiciary as well as attorneys, but you will also receive training on how to draft “Advance Directives.” After your training, you will assist with the preparation of these Advance Directives at various senior-citizen residential facilities throughout Jacksonville. Only 1 additional spot available for Stetson Law students. Interested? Contact Stephanie Storke, Associate Director of Public Interest Careers & Pro Bono, at [email protected]. All hours eligible for legal pro bono.

Teen Court – Legal Pro Bono Opportunity

Spring Break with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, in collaboration with UF College of Law, Jacksonville Law, and Stetson Law will host “Alternative Spring Break” during the week of March 17, 2025. Not only will you be able to network with local members of the judiciary as well as attorneys, but you will also receive training on how to draft “Advance Directives.” After your training, you will assist with the preparation of these Advance Directives at various senior-citizen residential facilities throughout Jacksonville. Only 3 additional spots available for Stetson Law students. Interested? Contact Stephanie Storke, Associate Director of Public Interest Careers & Pro Bono, at [email protected]. All hours eligible for legal pro bono.

February Family Forms Clinic

Throughout February, the clinic will be 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. Sign-up for 1 or more clinic dates here. You can sign up for as many available dates as you’d like.

Pro Bono Opportunity with Teen Court

Spring Break with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, in collaboration with UF College of Law, Jacksonville Law, and Stetson Law will host “Alternative Spring Break” during the week of March 17, 2025. Not only will you be able to network with local members of the judiciary as well as attorneys, but you will also receive training on how to draft “Advance Directives.” After your training, you will assist with the preparation of these Advance Directives at various senior-citizen residential facilities throughout Jacksonville. Only 8 Spots Available for Stetson Law students. Interested? Contact Stephanie Storke, Associate Director of Public Interest Careers & Pro Bono, at [email protected]. All hours eligible for legal pro bono.

Spring Break with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, in collaboration with UF College of Law, Jacksonville Law, and Stetson Law will host “Alternative Spring Break” during the week of March 17, 2025. Not only will you be able to network with local members of the judiciary as well as attorneys, but you will also receive training on how to draft “Advance Directives.” After your training, you will assist with the preparation of these Advance Directives at various senior-citizen residential facilities throughout Jacksonville. Only 8 Spots Available for Stetson Law students. Interested? Contact Stephanie Storke, Associate Director of Public Interest Careers & Pro Bono, at [email protected]. All hours eligible for legal pro bono.

Spring Break with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, in collaboration with UF College of Law, Jacksonville Law, and Stetson Law will host “Alternative Spring Break” during the week of March 17, 2025. Not only will you be able to network with local members of the judiciary as well as attorneys, but you will also receive training on how to draft “Advance Directives.” After your training, you will assist with the preparation of these Advance Directives at various senior-citizen residential facilities throughout Jacksonville. Only 8 Spots Available for Stetson Law students. Interested? Contact Stephanie Storke, Associate Director of Public Interest Careers & Pro Bono, at [email protected]. All hours eligible for legal pro bono.

Family Forms Clinic – January – Legal Pro Bono

Bay Area Legal Services’ Volunteer Lawyers Program is seeking law student volunteers to participate in the Family Forms Clinic at the George Edgecomb Courthouse (800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602) in January 2025.

The clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign up for one or more clinic dates using the following form: https://forms.gle/8wqrkRYySjdNLWMF7

There is no minimum required number of sessions to participate.

Questions? Contact Contact Staff Attorney Lillian Rosario at [email protected]

Family Forms Clinic – January – Legal Pro Bono

The clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign up for one or more clinic dates using the following form: https://forms.gle/8wqrkRYySjdNLWMF7

There is no minimum required number of sessions to participate.

Questions? Contact Contact Staff Attorney Lillian Rosario at [email protected]

Family Forms Clinic – January – Legal Pro Bono

The clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign up for one or more clinic dates using the following form: https://forms.gle/8wqrkRYySjdNLWMF7

There is no minimum required number of sessions to participate.

Questions? Contact Contact Staff Attorney Lillian Rosario at [email protected]

Family Forms Clinic – January – Legal Pro Bono

The clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign up for one or more clinic dates using the following form: https://forms.gle/8wqrkRYySjdNLWMF7

There is no minimum required number of sessions to participate.

Questions? Contact Contact Staff Attorney Lillian Rosario at [email protected]

Winter Break Pro Bono Opportunities with Voter Action Pinellas

This Winter Break there are legal and nonlegal pro bono opportunities available for Stetson students with Voter Action Pinellas (https://voteractionpinellas.org/). The Voter Action Pinellas mission is to organize a community of voters who are committed to advancing social justice and protecting our democracy.

These are remote projects (except as specified below), without any required in-person meetings or specific scheduled work hours. We ask for a commitment of at least three hours during Winter Break, but can provide projects that require a greater time commitment. You could fulfill all of your required Pro Bono hours during Winter Break.

If you have questions or are interested in these projects, please contact Mary C. Fahy, Esq., Skelton, Willis & Wallace, LLP (727-424-6987; [email protected]).

March Municipal Election Research

Conduct research on candidates and ballot questions to be submitted to voters in March 2025 Pinellas County municipal elections. Review minutes of City Council meetings and arguments submitted in favor of and in opposition to the ballot proposals. Prepare voter education materials for these elections.

Voter Rights Research

Prepare and review procedures, training, and tools for voter registration outreach. Help research Florida law impacting voter registration to ensure our voter outreach program complies with Florida law.

Nonlegal Pro Bono Opportunities

We have a variety of nonlegal pro bono opportunities:

researching voter turnout initiatives of both progressive and conservative organizations in Pinellas County;
graphic design, including design for our website and voter education materials;
voter data analysis and management; and
voter outreach in underrepresented communities (in-person work)

Spring 2025 Internship with a Judge – Second District Court of Appeal

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Spring 2025 Internship with a Judge – Second District Court of Appeal

Spring 2025 Internship – Second District Court of Appeal Download

Opportunities with the VA Office of General Counsel

VA OGC Internship Pro Bono Ad- Spring and Summer Download

Spring 2025 Internship with a Judge – Second District Court of Appeal

Spring 2025 Internship – Second District Court of Appeal Download

Family Forms Clinic – November – Legal Pro Bono

The clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign up for one or more November/December clinic dates using the following form: https://forms.gle/Z2hPxoi9YKuvMBQ79

There is no minimum required number of sessions to participate.

Questions? Contact Contact Staff Attorney Lillian Rosario at [email protected]

Legal Pro Bono Opportunity – Domestic Violence Injunction Internship

Hope Legal Services has an open position for a part-time Domestic Violence Injunction Intern to help with intakes, manage files in legal software (Clio), assist in trial prep, attend court with attorneys, and draft legal documents.

This position is eligible for legal pro bono hours. They are open to both remote or in-person work at their office, located at 3215 9th St. Bradenton, FL 34205.

Please apply by November 15. Email a resume and brief paragraph explaining why helping domestic violence victims is important to you. Please send your email to Jessica Ocasio, Esq. at [email protected].

Family Forms Clinic – November – Legal Pro Bono

The clinic will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. Sign up for one or more November/December clinic dates using the following form: https://forms.gle/Z2hPxoi9YKuvMBQ79

There is no minimum required number of sessions to participate.

Questions? Contact Contact Staff Attorney Lillian Rosario at [email protected]