Law Student Pro Bono Resources

We have compiled a list of resources and pro bono opportunities that may be of interest to law students. There are several in election protection – an opportunity that only comes up around election season! Check them out and sign  up today so you don’t miss out!

From the speakers at our Law Student Pro Bono Pathways & Program Event:
If you didn’t get the chance to attend, check out the recording here, passcode: #T7Tg80+

Additional Resources and Opportunities:

  • DC Election Accessibility Monitoring
    • Disability Rights DC is seeking volunteers to survey DC vote centers and mail ballot drop boxes for accessibility during early voting and through Election Day. Volunteers will use a short checklist to review accessibility features for voters with disabilities.
    • Date: November 3, 2026
    • Location: Washington, DC
    • To Sign Up: Review the 2026 General Election Voting Access Sign Up spreadsheet, choose the vote center or ballot drop box you would like to survey, then email Elizabeth Myerholtz at emyerholtz@uls-dc.org.
    • Phone: 202-547-0198 ext. 102
    • Training: A brief 12-minute training video will be provided after volunteers confirm their participation.
  • Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center
    • Organization Location: Across Maryland
    • Office location: 1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2400, Baltimore, MD 21211
    • Links: https://probonomd.org/volunteers/
    • Information:
      • Connects lawyers and advocates to pro bono opportunities based on interest and location. Non-lawyers can assist with interpretation, clinic support, and more.
      • Contains training and matching opportunities. Offers statewide opportunities.
  • Court Watch Montgomery County
    • Organization Location: 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 30, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    • Volunteer activities for the most part take place in all three of Montgomery County’s courthouses
    • Links: https://courtwatchmontgomery.org/court-monitoring/
    • Information:
      • Volunteers begin by observing and filling out data forms in protective order and domestic violence criminal dockets.
      • Volunteers observe judges, interpreters, bailiffs and clerks in each case on the protective order docket.
      • A separate team of volunteers monitors domestic violence criminal cases.
  • Pro Bono Virginia
    • Organization Location: Statewide Platform
    • Links: https://probonovirginia.org/
    • Information:
      • Offers pro bono trainings with its Pro Bono Academy
      • Matching tools to assist and pair volunteers with opportunities based on skills, experience, interests, and availability
  • Legal Services of Northern Virginia
    • Organization Location: Throughout Northern Virginia
    • Links: https://lsnv.org/volunteer/non-attorney-volunteers/
    • Information:
      • Opportunity for interpreters, legal clerks to assist with case management and administrative tasks, and paralegal interns to support attorneys.
      • Offers a volunteer questionnaire to match opportunities
  • Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
    • Organization Location: Based in Baltimore, 201 North Charles Street, Suite 1400, Baltimore, MD 21201
    • Links: https://mvlslaw.org/
    • Information:
      • Offers law students hands-on public interest experience, networking, and career support
      • Offers opportunities such as:
        • Community Advocacy Network
        • Trainings and webinars
        • Clinic and Event Opportunities
        • Internships
  • Victims Rights Center
    • Organization Location: Boston, Massachusetts
    • 11 Beacon Street, Suite 520, Boston, MA 02108
    • Link: https://victimrights.org/make-an-impact/pro-bono/
    • Information:
      • Offers legal internships with tasks such as
      • Client services
      • Cutting-edge legal research
      • Special projects

 

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