Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.

Some of the volunteer opportunities for law students include: (1) Research, case document management, and document drafting for attorneys in substantive units; (2) Family Law Clinic Assistants (complete training and volunteer for four hours in the late afternoon and evening (4:00-7:00 on a Thursday) once or twice a month); (3) Pro Bono Case Placement Assistant; (4) Pro Bono Case Administration Assistant; (5) Pro Bono Spotlight Ghostwriter for the Financial News and Daily Record (write approximately one short (400-700 words), human interest article per month, with guidance on topics and content from the Director; (6) translate Fair Housing Unit brochures or serve as interpreters for attorneys serving non-English speaking clients); (7) Ask-A-Lawyer outreach event assistants; (8) create Wills and Advance Directives documents using templates provided and under the supervision of an attorney, sign in attendees, copy document packets, serve as hosts/hostesses for volunteer hospitality area; (9) Assist pro bono attorneys with research, case document management, and document drafting. Students interesting in serving should email the Pro Bono Director and include their areas of interest, days and hours of availability, and a current resume.