The University of Akron School of Law is committed to making pro bono opportunities available to all of its students. The school’s Pro Bono Program is coordinated by the staff of the School of Law Legal Clinic.

Numerous opportunities exist for students to perform a wide range of law related, non law related, credit and noncredit pro bono activities. A sampling of these activities are listed below.

Public Interest Fellowships
Street Law Program for High School Students and High School Mock Trial Program
Habitat for Humanity
High School Mock Trial Program
Haven of Rest Homeless Shelter General Assistance and Legal Intake
Hurricane Katrina Relief Project
School of Law Civil Litigation Clinic/Housing Clinic
School of Law Trial Litigation Clinic
School of Law Appellate Review Clinic
Clinical Seminar Public Agency Externship Placements
Area Agency on Aging
Adult Protective Services
Battered Women’s Shelter
Volunteer Legal Service Program partnership with the Akron Bar Association
Salvation Army Benefit Bank advocates
Court-appointed Special Advocates for Juvenile Court Dependency and Neglect Cases

The School of Law aspires to be a leader both regionally and nationally in the pro bono effort. Become part of the school’s already proud tradition in this endeavor and inspire those who will follow in the coming years. Call 330-972-7751 for details on becoming involved in this important effort.