Pro Bono 101

What counts as Pro Bono at UNC?

Any work that:

1. is a law-related activity; 
2. is supervised or approved by an attorney;
3. provides services to the client free of charge or at a substantially reduced rate; AND 
4. is on behalf of people of limited financial means, people with limited access to legal   representation, or a nonprofit, civic, religious, or community organization.

Why do Pro Bono?

• It's your professional responsibility: ABA Model Rule 6.1 encourages all lawyers to commit at least 50 hours per year to pro bono work.
• Pro bono work gives you more practical experience than most classes and even in many summer jobs.
• There is a great need for free legal services in the North Carolina community and beyond.
• At certain levels of participation, you can be recognized by the school and the North Carolina Bar Association. Once you have 50+ hours, you will receive a notation on your transcript.

How Can I Get Involved?

• Sign the 1L Pro Bono Pledge and commit to completing at least one pro bono project.
• Come to our Open House on Sept. 18 at Noon in Room 5042.
• Fill out the student interest form to help us better serve you.
• Apply in October to join the Pro Bono Board as 1L Class Coordinator.   
• Sign up for a project on our bulletin board by the mailboxes.
• Come to the Winter Break Interest Meeting, Sept. 27 at Noon, Room 5042 and the New Orleans Interest Meeting, Oct. 4 at Noon, Room 4082.
• Get to know your student coordinators and all the members of the Pro Bono Board.