Pro Bono @ JALA:

TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR PRO BONO ATTORNEYS

Substantive Area Training Courses:

The goal of each of the training courses is to give the pro bono attorney the tools to represent a pro bono client in the particular substantive area of law.  Interested pro bono attorneys should email Kathy Para, Esq., Pro Bono Development Coordinator, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request materials.  Ms. Para will email to the requesting attorney the web address and password, the course materials including document templates, and the CLE reporting information.  Attorneys may view the materials at their convenience at their personal computers.  Click here to see the listing of on-line CLE seminars available to pro bono attorneys.

Representing Low-Income and Vulnerable Clients:

This brief six-minute video gives the pro bono attorney valuable insights into the challenges of representing low-income and vulnerable clients.  This downloadable brochure is also very helpful and reinforces tips and techniques presented in the video.

Receiving Guidance from Expert Resource Attorneys:

Pro bono attorneys may also receive guidance from expert resource attorneys who are ready and willing to provide direction and feedback in specific substantive areas.  When a pro bono attorney has agreed to assist a client in a legal matter, the attorney may also request the contact information of an expert resource. Please contact Kathy Para, Esq. at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Library of Documents and Other Resources

JALA Retainer Agreement

Application for Determination of Civil Indigency

Pro Bono JALA Case Administration Check List

Pro Bono NFMLP Case Administration Check List