Pro Bono Service

Pro bono publico service is not just something you do in your spare time -- it's an essential part of every lawyer's professional identity, and it can also be a key to your professional development.

The great part about pro bono is, you don’t even have to wait until you start practice. You can get out there now and use your skills to help people in need – all the while building skills and developing relationships with practicing attorneys.

You don’t need to have taken a class in the subject, and you won’t be expected to automatically know what to do: there are often opportunities for group trainings, and even if not, you will be mentored by an attorney who will help you learn what you need to know for the task at hand.

Celebrate Pro Bono Week during the last week of October. Click on "Celebrate Pro Bono Week" to the left to get inspired about doing pro bono service -- and then, click "Sign Up" to tell us what inspires you!

To encourage law students to serve the public, Emory Law has identified pro bono opportunities appropriate for students. Click Pro Bono Opportunities in the left navigation bar to learn about opportunities to serve at Emory Law.

Emory Law further gives special recognition to students who have served the public, on an annual basis and at graduation. Click Pro Bono Recognition to learn what it takes to be recognized, and be sure to Report Pro Bono Hours so that you can qualify for recognition.