Organization Description:
Each LANWT branch office has a Pro Bono Coordinator(Equal Justice Volunteer Program Coordinator), who is responsable for managing pro bono opportunities for volunteer lawyers. Volunteer opportunities vary somewhat, but all LANWT offices conduct clinics that are staffed in part by volunteer lawyers. All clients of the pro bono programs must meet LANWT eligibility requirements. The services of volunteer lawyers include brief oral advice rendered at the clinic, assistance in completing legal forms, self-help advice, drafting documents, such as wills and medical directives, and full representation in contested matters.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
500 Chestnut, Suite 901
Abilene, 79602-1469
Location Map:
Needed
Phone Number:
Website:
Counties Served:
Area(s) of Law:
Benefits
Business
Consumer
Civil Rights
Criminal
Education
Elder
Estates & Probate
Family
Guardianship
Housing
Health
Immigration
Juvenile
Labor & Employment
Military
Tax
Veterans
Other
Special Populations Served:
Military
Children
HIV-positive
Immigrants
People with disabilities
Seniors
Veterans
Victims of crime
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues:
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites:
Advice Line/Desk
Advocacy
Clinics
Communications
Community outreach and education
Consulting
Wills/Estate planning
Intake and screening
Mediation
Mentorship
Pro se assistance
Remote access
Research
Special Education Admission
Review
and Dismissal (ARD)
Transactional
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Experts
Law student
Paralegal
Interpreter/translator
Other
Opportunities well-suited for a group to work on together (for example: several lawyers from one firm or legal department):
Yes
Training provided for volunteers:
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Orientation
Substantive Training
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Mentor upon request
Staff attorney mentor
Staff monitors progress of case
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
Yes