AILA Citizenship Day in St. Pete – Legal Pro Bono
AILA’s Central Florida Pro Bono Committee has partnered with Stetson’s Immigration Law Student Association to host a Citizenship Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6801 38th Ave N. in St. Petersburg. Students will be paired with an attorney or will be handling application preparations of fee waiver/reductions and applications for naturalization. Students are asked to sign up for either an 8:30am-12:00pm or 12:00-3:30pm shift. Fluency in a second language preferred, but not required. No prior experience necessary. Register to volunteer HERE. Eligible for legal pro bono hours.
AILA Citizenship Day in St. Pete – Legal Pro Bono
AILA’s Central Florida Pro Bono Committee has partnered with Stetson’s Immigration Law Student Association to host a Citizenship Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6801 38th Ave N. in St. Petersburg. Students will be paired with an attorney or will be handling application preparations of fee waiver/reductions and applications for naturalization. Students are asked to sign up for either an 8:30am-12:00pm or 12:00-3:30pm shift. Fluency in a second language preferred, but not required. No prior experience necessary. Register to volunteer HERE. Eligible for legal pro bono hours.
AILA Citizenship Day in St. Pete – Legal Pro Bono
AILA’s Central Florida Pro Bono Committee has partnered with Stetson’s Immigration Law Student Association to host a Citizenship Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6801 38th Ave N. in St. Petersburg. Students will be paired with an attorney or will be handling application preparations of fee waiver/reductions and applications for naturalization. Students are asked to sign up for either an 8:30am-12:00pm or 12:00-3:30pm shift. Fluency in a second language preferred, but not required. No prior experience necessary. Register to volunteer HERE. Eligible for legal pro bono hours.
AILA Citizenship Day in St. Pete – Legal Pro Bono
AILA’s Central Florida Pro Bono Committee has partnered with Stetson’s Immigration Law Student Association to host a Citizenship Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6801 38th Ave N. in St. Petersburg. Students will be paired with an attorney or will be handling application preparations of fee waiver/reductions and applications for naturalization. Students are asked to sign up for either an 8:30am-12:00pm or 12:00-3:30pm shift. Fluency in a second language preferred, but not required. No prior experience necessary. Register to volunteer HERE. Eligible for legal pro bono hours.
Public Interest Newsletter – April 2024
In case you missed it yesterday: Download the Public Interest Newsletter (below) for information about some of the latest pro bono, internship, and post-graduate opportunities in the public interest field.
Bay Area Legal Services Advance Directives Clinic – Pro Bono Volunteers Needed Friday, April 12
Volunteer attorneys and law students will assist in completing advance directives (living will, designation of health care surrogate, pre-need guardian designation) documents. No experience in estate planning or any area of law is necessary. The clinic will take place at 800 Drew Street in Clearwater on Friday, April 12 from 11am-1pm. To sign up for this legal pro bono opportunity, please email Stephanie Storke at [email protected].
BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES COMMUNITY OUTREACH – PRO BONO
Bay Area Legal Services will be conducting outreach at the George Edgecombe Courthouse on Tuesday, April 9 and April 16 from 9am-2pm. Student volunteers would help prospective Bay Area clients fill out an application for legal services and determine if they are income eligible. If the person applying is eligible for BALS services, the volunteers would then complete a statement of facts form inquiring about the facts of their legal matter. Students aren’t required to stay for the entire time, but at least two hours would be helpful. To sign up, contact David Gomez, at [email protected] with your availability and a copy of your resume.
Bay Area Legal Services Advance Directives Clinic – Pro Bono Volunteers Needed Friday, April 12
Volunteer attorneys and law students will assist in completing advance directives (living will, designation of health care surrogate, pre-need guardian designation) documents. No experience in estate planning or any area of law is necessary. The clinic will take place at 800 Drew Street in Clearwater on Friday, April 12 from 11am-1pm. To sign up for this legal pro bono opportunity, please email Stephanie Storke at [email protected].
Bay Area Legal Services Advance Directives Clinic – Pro Bono Volunteers Needed Friday, April 12
Volunteer attorneys and law students will assist in completing advance directives (living will, designation of health care surrogate, pre-need guardian designation) documents. No experience in estate planning or any area of law is necessary. The clinic will take place at 800 Drew Street in Clearwater on Friday, April 12 from 11am-1pm. To sign up for this legal pro bono opportunity, please email Stephanie Storke at [email protected].
Non-Legal Community Service Opportunity
Staff and Student Volunteer hours are available at a Speech and Debate Tournament in Sarasota, FL March 14 – 16.
To learn more follow this link and see the letter that follows.
You may sign up today at:
Flyer with QR code for judge registration at the Sarasota Qualifier 2024
Hello Students, Staff and Faculty,
We would like to invite you to contribute to the next generation of eloquent and persuasive speakers! NCFCA Speech and Debate is seeking Community Judges March 14 – 16, 2024, to help cultivate our students and help make our tournaments happen. Around 100 students participate ranging in ages 12 – 18. You may EARN HOURS for your service to the organization.
Please see the attached PDF for more information. Judge training is provided. No experience necessary!
Judging opportunities include:
Speech categories – Speeches are a maximum of 10 minutes long
Platforms: Informative, Persuasive, Digital Presentation (use of digital visual aids), After Dinner (with humor)
Interpretations: Open (unique delivery of a piece of literature), Biblical Thematic (unique presentation of scripture), Duo (an open with 2 speakers)
Limited Preparations: Extemporaneous (student is given a current event topic to research and present findings), Impromptu (topic given with 2 minutes to prepare a 5 min speech), Apologetics (topic given and student has 4 min to formulate a 6 min speech)
Debate categories – **If you have experience in the field of debate or public leadership, PLEASE let us know if you might be available for FINALS ROUNDS on Saturday at 4:15pm for a 5pm round.**
Lincoln Douglas Value Debate – One debater affirms the resolution while another opposes or negates it, demonstrating a clash of competing but morally defensible values. This year’s resolution is: Rationalism should be valued above empiricism.
Team Policy Debate – A team of two debaters proposes a specific plan to accomplish the goal stated in the resolution while another team of two debaters opposes the plan and/or the resolution. This form of debate simulates argumentation in a legislative body. This year’s resolution is: The United States Federal Government (USFG) should significantly reform its domestic transportation policy implemented by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Click on the link below for more information and to sign up.
Your support and care is a gift to us!!
Thank you for your consideration.
Learn more and sign up today
Non-Legal Community Service Opportunity
Staff and Student Volunteer hours are available at a Speech and Debate Tournament in Sarasota, FL March 14 – 16.
To learn more follow this link and see the letter that follows.
You may sign up today at:
https://dashboard.ncfca.org/judge-signup
Flyer with QR code for judge registration at the Sarasota Qualifier 2024
Hello Students, Staff and Faculty,
We would like to invite you to contribute to the next generation of eloquent and persuasive speakers! NCFCA Speech and Debate is seeking Community Judges March 14 – 16, 2024, to help cultivate our students and help make our tournaments happen. Around 100 students participate ranging in ages 12 – 18. You may EARN HOURS for your service to the organization.
Please see the attached PDF for more information. Judge training is provided. No experience necessary!
Judging opportunities include:
Speech categories – Speeches are a maximum of 10 minutes long
Platforms: Informative, Persuasive, Digital Presentation (use of digital visual aids), After Dinner (with humor)
Interpretations: Open (unique delivery of a piece of literature), Biblical Thematic (unique presentation of scripture), Duo (an open with 2 speakers)
Limited Preparations: Extemporaneous (student is given a current event topic to research and present findings), Impromptu (topic given with 2 minutes to prepare a 5 min speech), Apologetics (topic given and student has 4 min to formulate a 6 min speech)
Debate categories – **If you have experience in the field of debate or public leadership, PLEASE let us know if you might be available for FINALS ROUNDS on Saturday at 4:15pm for a 5pm round.**
Lincoln Douglas Value Debate – One debater affirms the resolution while another opposes or negates it, demonstrating a clash of competing but morally defensible values. This year’s resolution is: Rationalism should be valued above empiricism.
Team Policy Debate – A team of two debaters proposes a specific plan to accomplish the goal stated in the resolution while another team of two debaters opposes the plan and/or the resolution. This form of debate simulates argumentation in a legislative body. This year’s resolution is: The United States Federal Government (USFG) should significantly reform its domestic transportation policy implemented by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Click on the link below for more information and to sign up.
Your support and care is a gift to us!!
Thank you for your consideration.
Learn more and sign up today
Immigration Pro Bono Opportunity (Legal) – Lutheran Services
Lutheran Services Florida is seeking 4 pro bono volunteers for Spring 2024 to assist attorneys in providing immigration services. Students will assist attorneys with a wide range of casework, including asylum applications, family-based petitions, naturalization/citizenship, employment authorization, and more. You’ll draft memos, conduct legal research, assist with screenings and client appointments in-person at the Tampa office, and have many opportunities for client interaction. Applications will be accepted from 2L, 3L, and LL.M students. Proficiency in one of the following languages is a plus but not required: Spanish, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Dari and/or Pashto.
- To express interest, send your resume and a brief statement of interest via email to Stephanie Storke, Assistant Director of Public Interest Careers and Pro Bono, at [email protected]
- Your statement of interest should be addressed to: Ramzy Jawwad, Director of Legal Immigration Services of Lutheran Services Florida, 3625 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614
- Please address any questions about this opportunity to Stephanie Storke at the email address listed above.
Public Interest Newsletter – January 2024
Download the Public Interest Newsletter (below) for information about some of the latest pro bono, summer internship, and post-graduate opportunities in the public interest field! If you are having difficulties accessing this newsletter, contact Stephanie Storke at [email protected] to receive a copy.
Community Law Program Pro Bono Opportunity
Fulfill your pro bono requirement with a dash of excitement by joining CLP as a volunteer! Dive into clinic operations, own the client intake game, get mentored, and more! Contact Brian Jones at [email protected] to ignite your passion for change!
Grant Writing Pro Bono Opportunity
Tampa Jewish Family Services is seeking a pro bono student intern to work virtually on nonlegal research and grant writing projects to obtain additional non-profit funding. As a pro bono intern, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain insight into the non-profit grant writing process and learn how to write a grant.
- Engage with the non-profit community by attending community events and other possible networking opportunities.
- Get involved with Tampa Jewish Family Services’ Community Food Bank (if you desire).
Student interns will be required to commit to volunteering throughout the spring semester, starting around the week of January 22, and all time spent volunteering will count as non-legal pro bono. 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls, are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to students with basic grant writing knowledge and/or experience.
If interested, submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience to Jennifer Feld, Esq. [email protected] and Dr. Beth Ann Gemunder at [email protected].
Non-Legal Grant Writing Pro Bono Opportunity – Apply by Nov. 28
Tampa Jewish Family Services is seeking pro bono student interns to work virtually on nonlegal research and grant writing projects to obtain additional non-profit funding. TJFS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering emergency financial assistance, counseling services, and a food bank to the Tampa Bay community at large. As a pro bono intern, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain insight into the non-profit grant writing process and learn how to write a grant.
- Engage with the non-profit community by attending community events and other possible networking opportunities.
- Get involved with Tampa Jewish Family Services’ Community Food Bank (if you desire).
Time Commitment: min. of 12 weeks, starting around the week of 1/22/24
Hours: earn non-legal pro bono hours
Eligibility: All students are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to students with basic grant writing knowledge and/or experience.
Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience to Jennifer Feld, Esq. [email protected] and Dr. Beth Ann Gemunder at [email protected] by Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Stetson Law’s Pro Bono Newsletter
Happy Friday, Students! Check out the first edition of Stetson Law’s monthly Pro Bono Newsletter. This newsletter provides you with information about available pro bono opportunities and is intended to supplement but not replace other opportunities listed on Symplicity, the Docket, and external websites. Know of an opportunity that you’d like to see featured in the next newsletter? Have an idea for a pro bono project that you’d like to see developed? Please share it with us! We would love to support student leaders in developing initiatives that engage students and help close the justice gap. Contact Stephanie Storke, Asst. Director of Public Interest Careers and Pro Bono, at [email protected]. If you are having trouble viewing this Newsletter, visit the Document Library on Symplicity.
Tampa Jewish Family Services seeking Pro Bono Student Interns (Spring 2024)
Tampa Jewish Family Services is seeking pro bono student interns to work virtually on nonlegal research and grant writing projects to obtain additional non-profit funding. TJFS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering emergency financial assistance, counseling services, and a food bank to the Tampa Bay community at large. As a pro bono intern, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain insight into the non-profit grant writing process and learn how to write a grant.
- Engage with the non-profit community by attending community events and other possible networking opportunities.
- Get involved with Tampa Jewish Family Services’ Community Food Bank (if you desire).
Student interns will be required to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 12 weeks, starting around the week of January 22, and all time spent volunteering will count as non-legal pro bono. 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls, are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to students with basic grant writing knowledge and/or experience.
If interested, submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and/or experience to Jennifer Feld, Esq. [email protected] and Dr. Beth Ann Gemunder at [email protected] by Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Legal Pro Bono Opportunity – Immediate Need
Bay Area Legal Services is seeking support with legal administrative work needed as part of its daily activities in addressing the needs of the community. The work would involve scanning old files/reports and organizing them on onedrive at the BALS office located in the George Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa. The project could take several hours to complete, but times are flexible. To express interest, contact Stephanie Storke at [email protected].
Second District Court of Appeal – Spring 2024 Internship
The Second District Court of Appeal is accepting applications for a Spring 2024 internship position working with a judge in chambers at the courthouse in Tampa (located at the Stetson Tampa Law Center).
This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in gaining an understanding of appellate practice and the inner workings of the court, as well as improving legal research and writing skills.
Interns will review appellate briefs and records, watch oral arguments, conduct legal research, submit written analyses, discuss legal issues with judges and staff attorneys, and attend regularly scheduled meetings. Although this internship is unpaid, 2DCA is happy to work with students seeking course credit or pro bono hours.
Please note this is a general application process. The number of judges able to take on interns varies each semester, but all judges will have the opportunity to review all applications. All interested students are encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Please send the following application materials to [email protected]: Cover Letter; Resume; Writing Sample; Transcript; Certificate of good character and competent legal ability (issued by the law school’s registrar office).
CAIR-Florida seeking interns
The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Florida, the state’s most prominent Muslim civil rights organization, is seeking interns. Interns would be expected to assist with new client intakes as well as providing support in a variety of their ongoing cases, including issues of police brutality, discrimination, and refugee and asylee immigration issues. This would be a valuable experience for students interested in a career in the public interest or nonprofit sectors. Interested students should contact CAIR’s intake coordinator, Silvia Nagi, at [email protected] and provide their resume along with a brief letter of intent. Students are asked to commit to completing at least 5 hours of pro bono work per week. Priority will be given to students who are able to work at CAIR’s office in Tampa for hands-on experience.
Hours are eligible for legal pro bono credit.
Legal Pro Bono Opportunity – Immediate Need
Bay Area Legal Services is seeking support with legal administrative work needed as part of its daily activities in addressing the needs of the community. The work would involve scanning old files/reports and organizing them on onedrive at the BALS office located in the George Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa. The project could take several hours to complete, but times are flexible. To express interest, contact Stephanie Storke at [email protected].
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Connecting law students with lawyers to partner on pro bono cases
from local legal aid organizations.
Cases Available Now!
– The Florida Pro Bono Law School Challenge connects law school
students to lawyers to work pro bono cases together.
– Cases are hosted by legal aid organizations.
– Visit www.FloridaLawSchoolChallenge.org to pick a pro bono case. The site is open 24/7/365.
– Our FAQs answer many common questions about the Challenge.
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Contact Jessica Brown, Communications Director
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Earn Legal Pro Bono Hours Helping Veterans Wednesday, 10/25
Bay Pines, Medical Legal Partnership Advance Directives Clinic
Wednesday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Bay Pines VA Healthcare Campus (10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744)
10 additional law student volunteers currently needed for this event.
Volunteer attorneys will assist veterans in completing advance directives (living will, designation of health care surrogate, pre-need guardian designation) documents. Volunteer law students can assist by providing additional support where needed, including filling out the forms with volunteer attorneys. Open to all students. No experience in estate planning or any area of law is necessary. Students can volunteer for all (9am-1pm) or part of the event: 9am-11am or 11am-1pm.
To sign up, please email Stephanie Storke, Assistant Director of Public Interest and Pro Bono, at [email protected].
Help Needed! Legal Pro Bono Volunteers – 10/24 & 10/25
Bay Area Legal Services (BALS) will be hosting a series of clinics throughout National Pro Bono Week.
To express interest in volunteering for one or more of the opportunities listed below, please email Stephanie Storke, Assistant Director of Public Interest and Pro Bono, at [email protected]. Spanish-Speakers are always needed and welcome!
Client Intake Clinic
Tuesday, October 24, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – George Edgecomb Courthouse (800 E. Twiggs St., Tampa, FL 33602)
9 law student volunteers currently needed for this event.
Volunteer attorneys will conduct the initial intake interview and volunteer law students would assist by sitting with the attorney and taking detailed notes (statement of facts) of the client’s legal issue. Issues will include family law, probate, real property, and more. No prior legal experience is needed. Great note-takers needed!
Bay Pines, Medical Legal Partnership Advance Directives Clinic
Wednesday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Bay Pines VA Healthcare Campus (10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744)
10 law student volunteers currently needed for this event.
Volunteer attorneys will assist veterans in completing advance directives (living will, designation of health care surrogate, pre-need guardian designation) documents. Volunteer law students can assist by providing additional support where needed, including filling out the forms with volunteer attorneys. No experience in estate planning or any area of law is necessary. Students can volunteer for all (9am-1pm) or part of the event: 9am-11am or 11am-1pm.