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Student-Led Pro Bono Project

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First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Basic Project Information

What is the name of the proposed project (avoid use of the word "clinic" in the name)?

Which student org is hosting the pro bono project?

Are you working with an external (non-LLS) organization? If so, which one?

How many student leaders are assigned to this project?

Student Leader #1 Name

Class Standing

Phone

Student Leader #2 Name

Class Standing

Phone

Student Leader #3 Name

Class Standing

Phone

Tell us about your project

Describe the purpose of the project, including the unmet legal need. (1-2 paragraphs)

What do you hope to accomplish through this project? What services are already being provided by law students and legal services organizations in this area?

Do you anticipate there being a need for this project for many years to come? If not, tell us what immediate need your project is responding to. (1 paragraph)

Describe the work the student volunteers will be doing. (1-2 paragraphs)

e.g., research, intake, interviews, drafting documents, interface with the public or clients, courtroom or other hearing experience, etc.
Is the work appropriate for 1Ls or evening students? Is travel required? Is proficiency in a certain language(s) required?

Describe the time commitment required of each student volunteer in one semester.

Please provide a breakdown of estimated hours for training, meetings, and the number of hours per week. How often will student volunteers meet (days and times of weekly commitments or days of specific workshops)?

Describe the type of training you think student volunteers will receive. Who will provide this training?

Please include the substance of the training and whether students will require access to any sort of platform.

How many student volunteers are you hoping will participate in the project?

Is there a minimum number of student participation you need to make sure the program is a success? Is there a limit to how many students the project can accommodate?

What potential challenges do you anticipate and what is your plan for resolving them?

e.g., training, transportation, interpreters, working with students' schedules, security clearance, tracking students' hours, etc.

When do you plan to launch this project?

Supervisor Information

Your supervisor should be a currently licensed attorney who has been licensed for at least two years. The Public Interest Department Director will be in contact with your supervisor, so please make sure all information is accurate.

Please list your faculty advisor

This may be your student organization's faculty advisor or a faculty member who has agreed to supervise the project.

Faculty Advisor's Email

Is your faculty advisor your supervising attorney?

Yes

Supervisor Contact

If you are working with an external (non-LLS) organization, please list the attorney you've been in communication with.

Supervisor Name

Supervisor Email

Supervisor Phone

How will the supervising attorney be involved in the project and in what way will they be supervising the students?

What are your expectations for the supervising attorney? How often will you, the student leaders, check in with the supervising attorney?

Final Thoughts

How did this opportunity come about?

Anything else you would like to tell us about your proposed project?