Yes! If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up.

No. Volunteers without a law degree or admission to the Washington State Bar Association provide many integral services, such as:

• legal research

• language interpretation/translation

• administrative support

• creating legal literacy resources

Pro Bono Champions advocate on the following types of cases:

• Name Changes

• Emancipations

• Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

If you are working with minor clients, you will need to undergo a background check.

Yes. Many volunteer roles can take place virtually. There are also opportunities for in person advocacy. Those interested in both virtual and in person support are welcome to a hybrid model.

Pro Bono Champions can:

• earn MCLE credits for volunteering with a qualified legal service provider

• acquire training and resource materials  about various legal issues

• receive professional liability insurance  for the volunteer work

• connect with experienced lawyers as mentors 

• learn and practice trauma-informed representation 

• collaborate with community partners to increase young people’s access to resources

If you have any questions about Pro Bono Champions, please contact Lu Jiang, Pro Bono Manager at lu@lcycwa.org.