What types of pro bono programs and opportunities are available in Indiana?

There are a variety of programs and opportunities:

• Services to individuals: Opportunities include taking a shift for an in-person or virtual help desk, answering questions on Indiana Free Legal Answers; giving legal advice during a clinic, helping clients prepare standard forms; drafting letters, pleadings, or other documents under a limited scope agreement, or providing extended representation services. Many available opportunities of this type can be found on this website. These types of services are typically considered “reportable” pro bono under Rule 6.7.
• Services to organizations: Assist a new non-profit organization with their tax, business, or legal needs. Common needs include business formation and governance, securing tax-exempt status, drafting or reviewing legal documents, protecting intellectual property, and developing HR policies. [Example: Pro Bono Partnership]
• Service to the community: Look around and see what your community needs. This can take the form of doing a know-your-rights presentation to a school, church or civic organization;
• Service to the profession: You can serve on your bar association’s Pro Bono Committee (No committee? Start one!), volunteer to present a CLE for a pro bono organization or bar association, or work with your local judiciary to improve access for unrepresented litigants. Of course, always be willing to share your support of doing pro bono.