The VLP Advocates

bringing hope

to a family near you

and justice

because you’re up for

a challenge

a break from

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The VLP Advocates was formed in 1999through a partnership between

and the

Volunteer Lawyers

Program,

the University of Arizona James E. Rogers

College of Law

in order to bring civil legal services

to those who have nowhere else to

turn.

a joint program of Southern Arizona Legal Aid

and the Pima County Bar Association,

The University of Arizona law school Community Service Program 

in which the VLP is a key component

teaches our students shared

responsibility for their community

hands-on,

heart-connected- Dean Toni Massaro 

in a

way. 

because you can make a

difference

and b

eca

use

you’ll

have fun

There are four volunteer opportunities for you to choose from . . .

The Child Support Project

You’ll meet with unrepresented

litigants before their divorce hearings

to ensure that their children receive

the child support to which they

are entitled.

Bankruptcy Court Hearings

You’ll work with volunteer attorneys

to help low-income clients protect their

wages, homes, and vehicles from

creditors.

Domestic Relations Clinics

You will meet with a client to

provide basic information and advice

regarding family law issues.

Most clients are

women with children, oftentimes

domestic violence victims, who need help

completing family law forms.

and the Intake Project

You will perform initial interviews

for walk-in clients at Southern Arizona

Legal Aid, gaining one-on-one experience

with clients while fine-tuning your interviewing

skill and fact finding ability.

At the end of each interview, you and the

volunteer attorney will assess how best

to direct the case for referral.

(but really because it’ll

make mom proud)

because it’ll look good on your resume

Volunteering offers you the opportunity

to . . .

receive substantive law training

help real clients

make contact with local attorneys

get out of the classroom

appear in court

be recognized by the legal profession

and go to special VLP

events

(free food!)

because you will be a light in the

dark

VLP has increased my enthusiasm

and drive to become an attorney,

and has made me proud of the

profession that I am pursuing.

- Jean West,

second year law student

because it feels good

because you will help

because you will bring hope

And because heroes are

just people with big hearts

Hope. Justice.VLP Advocates