Pro Bono Opportunities
Deadline to Submit Pro Bono Hours
To be included in the 2026 Pro Bono Society Induction, the deadline to submit all hours, or a plan to complete all hours before the end of the semester, is Thursday, April 9.
- If you will have recorded enough pro bono hours in your account by Thursday, April 9, you will be included in the Pro Bono Honor Society Induction event.
- If you will not have completed all hours by Thursday, April 9, but will complete them (i.e., you are scheduled for shifts) by the end of the semester (May 15), please complete this form by April 9 to share your plan with Dean Schultz.
Do you need more hours to reach your goal? Reach out to Dean Schultz to make a plan or sign-up for open pro bono shifts in the "Open Sign-Ups” tab of your pro bono account. Students who reach 50+ and 120+ hours are inducted into the Pro Bono Honor Society and wear an honor cord for service at graduation.
Contact: Angela SchultzSpring Break Wills Drafting for Wisconsin Tribal Members
Legal Action of Wisconsin is hosting a multi-day “Wills Caravan” pro bono event.
Students are invited to work alongside a supervising attorney to prepare wills and advanced directives for members of Wisconsin’s federally recognized tribes.
When:
- Wednesday, March 11, 9 a.m - 5 p.m.
- Thursday, March 12, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Friday, March 13, 9 a.m. - noon
Where:
- HIR Wellness Institute, 3136 W. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee
Training:
- A live training session will be held on Zoom (date and time TBD). Those unable to attend will be able to watch the recording.
How to Sign Up:
- Up to six students may participate on each date.
- Students may sign up for more than one date.
- Only sign up if you can attend the full time planned for that date.
- Sign up here
Spring Break Pro Bono Opportunities
In addition to the Wills for Tribal Members event noted elsewhere in this issue of Law News, several pro bono opportunities are available for students--even if you have not been involved before!
The Eviction Defense Project is welcoming new and experienced students during spring break. All three shifts are required for new students, and a hope that you can continue with a weekly commitment throuhg out the rest of the semester. This project runs on Monday 3/9, Wednesday 3/11, and Friday 3/13 from 12:30-3PM at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
The Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics are also welcoming both new and experienced students during spring break. Plan to attend at least three of the four clinics running during break and consider taking on a weekly or every-other-week commitment for the rest of the semester. MVLCs will run on Tuesday 3/10 12:45-3 p.m., Wednesday 3/11 4:45-7 p.m., Thursday 3/12 8:45-11 a.m. and 11:15-1:30 p.m.
Finally, the Milwaukee Justice Center's family law forms clinic is welcoming students with experience in the forms clinic to join any or all shifts running during spring break: Monday 8:30-12 and/or 1-4, Tuesday 1-4, Wednesday 8:30-12, Thursday 1-4, and Friday 8:30-12.
To add any pro bono shifts to your schedule, email OPS with the shifts you'd like to take and we'll make sure you have everything you need to be successful with the project.
Contact: Angela SchultzMVLC Volunteer CLE: QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 12:00pm • ZoomQPR Suicide Prevention Training – Question, Persuade, Refer
Presented by Levi Stein
Register to attend here.
- Levi Stein is the President and CEO of Friendship Circle of Wisconsin, where he leads programs that promote inclusion and mental health awareness for children and adults with disabilities. A licensed QPR and safeTALK suicide prevention trainer, Levi has equipped over 2,000 people with life-saving intervention skills. His passion for this work is rooted in fostering connected, supportive communities, and empowering individuals to recognize the warning signs of suicide and take action.
This free CLE series provides volunteers with in-depth information on some of the most commonly seen issues at the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics (MVLC). These events are a great way to earn additional pro bono hours or CLE credit while enhancing your knowledge of the legal issues faced by clients of the MVLC.
Student attendees will earn one hour of pro bono time by attending the MVLC Volunteer CLE Series and attorney attendees will earn one hour of CLE credit.
Contact: Katie Mertz