Mass Pro Bono

Although February has come to a close, we're thrilled to once again shine a spotlight on the amazing program at the City of Boston | Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA)! Before we introduce our March spotlight organization next week, let's revisit the incredible pro bono opportunities at MOIA! ?? MOIA strives to strengthen the ability of immigrants to fully and equitably participate in the economic, civic, social, and cultural life in Boston. MOIA also promotes the recognition and public understanding of the contributions of immigrants to the City. MOIA offers free 15-20 minute consultations by phone with volunteer immigration lawyers to provide advice and information. Volunteers must be members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and must practice immigration law in the state of Massachusetts. There is a disproportionate need for volunteer attorneys that practice removal defense, but all are welcome. In addition, on April 12, 2025, in partnership with Project Citizenship, MOIA will host their 11th annual Citizenship Day.?MOIA is seeking volunteer attorneys to help review citizenship applications. Attorneys do not need to have experience with immigration law, however there are additional roles for immigration attorneys. Please contact MOIA at [email protected] with any questions. ?? https://lnkd.in/eH-Fu3d #ProBono #ImmigrationLaw

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??What’s on the Mass Pro Bono calendar next week?? ???March 3 - 7 If you’re looking for opportunities to learn and network, check out the Mass Pro Bono calendar! Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, connect with other legal professionals, or learn something new, there’s something for everyone. The events range from in-person trainings and workshops, lunches, virtual webinars, and more! Next week, there will be incredible events hosted by Lawyers Clearinghouse, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England), Social Law Library, and Boston Bar Association! See the graphic below for more information and visit the online calendar for registration links and locations. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to advance your career and make meaningful connections. Visit the Mass Pro Bono calendar today and register for some incredible events! ?? https://lnkd.in/gDqZxX73 #ProBono #Lawyers #LegalEvents

Mass Pro Bono, managed by BBF grantee the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, has relaunched with a new and improved platform. Mass Pro Bono is designed to make finding pro bono opportunities easier for both volunteers and legal services organizations. Click the link below to see their press release about the new platform and find your next pro bono opportunity! https://lnkd.in/eNwp_TeQ

A great opportunity to provide pro bono services remotely.

Massachusetts lawyers -- Mass Legal Answers Online is the Massachusetts arm of the ABA's Free Legal Answers virtual legal advice clinic. Visit www.MassLAO.org to join the panel and provide legal advice to low income Massachusetts residents - whenever, and wherever, suits your schedule. Find this and other pro bono opportunities at Mass Pro Bono.

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?? Call to Action! ?? Did you know? Giving a little bit of your time to pro bono work can have a big impact! Pro bono work allows you to use your legal skills to create meaningful change by helping even one person access justice in just a few hours. By taking on pro bono work, you can expand your expertise, build your network, and discover new areas of law you may not have explored before! Whether you’re just starting your legal career or you’re a seasoned pro, there’s always an opportunity to make a difference. Use your powers for good! ??? Here are just a few of many examples of short term opportunities (under a 5 hour time commitment!) that are available on https://lnkd.in/gNCYKr7r: ?? PAIR Project - Know Your Rights Community Outreach: conduct presentations to empower and inform community members of their basic constitutional and immigration legal rights. ?? City of Boston Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement offers free 15-20 minute consultations by phone with volunteer immigration lawyers to provide advice and information. ???????? Northeast Legal Aid, Inc. - Family Law Helpline: Volunteers sign up for a week, and agree to speak with up to 4 people in that week. Each case involves approximately 15 minutes of advice. #ProBono https://massprobono.org/

?? Exciting News! ?? We’re thrilled to announce the relaunch of the Mass Pro Bono website! After months of hard work and dedication, the Websites Project team at Massachusetts Law Reform Institute has revamped the site to make it a user-friendly and visually engaging space to connect lawyers, advocates, and law students with pro bono opportunities at legal aid programs throughout Massachusetts. Here’s what you can expect from the updated site: ??? An accessible layout and seamless navigation for all users, ????A searchable database with over 60 varied volunteer opportunities, and? ????? An events calendar and embedded LinkedIn posts to keep you informed and inspired to volunteer! In addition to having a wide range of issue areas to explore, such as immigration, housing, and education, the Mass Pro Bono guide has many short term opportunities available, allowing volunteers to make a difference in just a few hours. To power the new opportunity guide, Mass Pro Bono worked with Paladin -- a platform for connecting the pro bono community and empowering legal teams to do more pro bono, more efficiently. Mass Pro Bono also worked with web designer Bonnie Katz to develop the new site. Thanks to the Paladin team and Bonnie Katz for contributing to our mission to make pro bono opportunities more accessible and visible in Massachusetts! We’re excited for you to check it out! MassProBono.org #ProBono #WebsiteRelaunch

For our Mass Pro Bono February spotlight, we are highlighting the City of Boston | Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement! MOIA strives to strengthen the ability of immigrants to fully and equitably participate in the economic, civic, social, and cultural life in Boston. MOIA also promotes the recognition and public understanding of the contributions of immigrants to the City. MOIA offers free 15-20 minute consultations by phone with volunteer immigration lawyers to provide advice and information. Volunteers must be members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and must practice immigration law in the state of Massachusetts. There is a disproportionate need for volunteer attorneys that practice removal defense, but all are welcome. In addition, on April 12, 2025, in partnership with Project Citizenship, MOIA will host their 11th annual Citizenship Day.?MOIA is seeking volunteer attorneys to help review citizenship applications. Attorneys do not need to have experience with immigration law, however there are additional roles for immigration attorneys. Please contact MOIA at [email protected] with any questions. https://lnkd.in/eH-Fu3d? #ProBono #ImmigrationLaw