Volunteer Opportunities

Copley High School Speech and Debate

Copley High School is looking for Akron Law students who are interested in serving as judges for the school’s Speech and Debate Team with events including Public Forum Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and perhaps Student Congress Debate.

Health, Education, Advocacy, and Law Program

The HEAL program is seeking a volunteer law student who is interested in developing skills in the following areas:  client interviewing, case management, document drafting, document review, and drafting advice letters.

The Clemency Project

This is an in-house clinic staffed by volunteer law students. The clinic assists low-income clients with trying to obtain a pardon from the governor of Ohio.

The Expungement Clinic

Expungement is the process of sealing criminal records. Convictions, dismissals and no bills can be sealed.  As a volunteer in the Expungement clinic you will interview low income clients and conduct research to determine if the client is eligible for expungement.     

Community Legal Aid Services - Bankruptcy Project

The Volunteer Legal Services Program (VLSP) at Community Legal Aid is seeking volunteer law students who are interested in developing skills in the following areas:  client interviewing, legal research, case management, client meetings, document review, and drafting advice letters.  The Jerome L. Holub Pro Bono Bankruptcy Project is a collaborative project between the Akron Bar Association, Community Legal Aid, and the law school. 

Summit County CASA Program

The Summit County CASA Program is seeking dedicated volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children.

University of Akron ITL/SL

The University of Akron Institute for Teaching and Learning - Service Learning (ITL/SL)

Presents students with exposure to a wide variety of community service projects utilizing well developed contacts and addressing specific needs.

Community Legal Aid Services - Legal Clinic Project

The Volunteer Legal Services Program (VLSP) at Community Legal Aid is seeking volunteer law students who are interested in developing skills in the following areas:  drafting simple estate planning documents, client interviewing, and managing an outreach clinic program.  The “Wills for Seniors” project is a collaborative project between Community Legal Aid, the Akron Bar Association, and attorneys in private practice.  

Community Legal Aid Services - Mahoning County Domestic Violence Project (VALU)

The Volunteer Legal Services Program (VLSP) at Community Legal Aid is seeking volunteer law students who are interested in developing skills in the following areas: client interviews, completion of standardized civil protection order (CPO) forms, and civil process.  Law Students will interview clients, assist clients with completing the necessary court forms, and accompany clients to their hearing.  

Community Legal Aid Services - Pro Se Assistance/Helpline

The Helpline at Community Legal Aid is seeking a volunteer law student who is interested in developing skills in the following areas: client interviewing, case management, document drafting, document review, and drafting advice letters.