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How it Works

Application Process

Apply on-line or download an application click here. Attorneys must be admitted to practice in Maryland and be a member of the bar in good standing.  If you have questions or need assistance, send an e-mail to info@mvlslaw.org.

Case Screening

Before making referrals we screen clients for income eligibility and whether the case fits within the kinds of matters we handle. We will match your interests with our clients’ needs. We will call you first to confirm your availability to accept a case. You can let us know the types of cases you want to accept.

Volunteers Benefit By:

  • Learning new areas of the law
  • Gaining valuable experience in your practice area
  • Gaining court experience
  • Fulfilling your pro bono reporting requirement
  • Knowing you made a difference in one person’s life
  • Helping to strengthen a community group

We Support Our Volunteers With:

  • Malpractice insurance
  • Mentors
  • Free training
  • Use of our conference room to meet with clients
  • Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses

Volunteer Resources:

  • Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Inc. (MICPEL)
  • Maryland's People’s Law Library
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland

Check out the Resources section of the website for more helpful sources and links.


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