Pro Bono Attorney Volunteers
LAWV actively recruits, trains, and supports attorneys who wish to share their expertise with our organization and clients.
There are numerous ways attorneys can provide pro bono legal services. Along with the ability to practice law that makes a tangible difference in the lives of community members, our volunteers can also learn and practice in new areas of the law.
Other benefits offered to our volunteer attorneys include malpractice insurance, free CLE credit, online trainings/forms, mentors, reduced fee cases, limited scope cases and litigation expense coverage.
Case Handling
Direct advice and/or representation of clients pre-screened and referred to you through Legal Aid. We will work with you to identify clients in areas of law that interest you, and provide training, support and mentorship in learning new areas of the law. Commitments can be limited in scope or more complex, depending on your interest and availability. Additionally, all volunteer attorneys are covered by Legal Aid’s malpractice insurance, and necessary litigation expenses are paid by our organization.
Pro Se Clinics
Lead in-person or virtual clinics that help individuals representing themselves pro se on legal matters such as divorce and custody.
In these types of clinics you will teach attendees how to properly fill our court forms, what to expect during the court process and how to conduct oneself in court.
Prepare simple legal documents such as a will, living will, medical power of attorney in a clinic setting for clients who have been pre-screened for eligibility.
Other Pro Bono Opportunities
If you are a licensed attorney interested in volunteering for Legal Aid, let us know!
LAWV has staff dedicated to finding meaningful opportunities for volunteer attorneys that fall outside the parameters of the categories above. There are many potential ways to help and we would love to speak with you to see what works best for you.
Emeritus Status
Planning to retire soon but still want to practice law on a limited basis while not having to keep your license active? You can do so though Legal Aid! Please fill out the form below so we can reach out and discuss the possibilities and process with you.
Other Opportunities
From time to time we have opportunities for administrative and clerical volunteers in our local offices.
Additionally, there may be volunteer opportunities in our ombudsman program. For more information on this topic, visit our Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer page.
Or come work for us at Legal Aid of WV!
Our State Pro Bono Plan
Read our three year plan for involving pro bono attorneys with our work. We welcome comments or feed back on our plan.
PDF of 2025-2026 PAI Pro Bono Plan.
PDF of Appendix Plan.
Meet our Pro Bono Award Winners
Each year, Legal Aid of WV partners with the WV State Bar to name two award recipients for the Law Firm Pro Bono Award and Distinguished Pro Bono Award.
Meet our 2025 Kaufman Award winner.
Meet our 2025 Distinguished Pro Bono Award winner.
Meet our 2025 Distinguished Pro Bono Law Firm winner.