Models for Organizing or Expanding Pro Bono Programs
• Lawyer For The Day Model
Using limited scope representation, lawyers volunteer to perform a discreet task for a needy client with the representation being limited to one day. Examples include negotiating resolution of an eviction, preparing a parenting plan, or negotiating settlement of a consumer debt. For a detailed description of such programs including recruitment, training, procedures, forms and more see Best Practices for the Administration of Court-Sponsored Volunteer Lawyer For The Day Programs, Access to Justice, New York State Courts (2010).
A similar program has begun in the 13th Judicial Circuit (Boone and Callaway counties) by the Mid-Missouri Access to Justice program. For more information, e-mail the program at midmoaccesstojustice@centurlylink.net.
For other examples from other states see the following:
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