Pro Bono Opportunities
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 SchultzMarquette Volunteer Legal Clinics Seeking Student Advisory Board Members 2026-2027
The Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics (MVLCs) are seeking student advisory board members (SABs) for 2026-2027. SABs are student leaders with the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics helping facilitate all aspects of clinic operations.
Interested applicants should review the positon description and application for additional information. Applications are due March 6, 2026.
Contact: Katie MertzPILS Fellowship Application Deadline March 6
Public Interest Law Society (PILS) summer fellowships support students doing summer public interest legal work. The fellowship application and FAQs are availabile online. A recording of a recent informational panel is also available on the PILS SharePoint site. Students are welcome to reach out to Dean Schultz with questions or for support identifying a public interest host site.
Applications are due March 6 and may be submitted even if a student has not secured a host site by that time.
Contact: Angela SchultzDeadline 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 SchultzCongrats February Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
In February, the following students surpassed a total of 50 pro bono hours of service in the law:
- Samantha Engel
- Madison Gleason
- Elizabeth Hansen
- Alexandra Perez
- Ellie Rickman
- Caroline Taylor
- Bailey Wikoff
Congratulations and thank you for your important contributions to our community. These students will be inducted into the Marquette Law School Pro Bono Society on April 17, 2026 and will graduate wearing an honor cord for service.
See the full list of current students who are members of the Marquette Law School Pro Bono Society and who are slated for induction here.
To get involved with pro bono service, contact any member of the Office of Public Service.
Contact: Angela SchultzFebruary Pro Bono Law Student of the Month
Pro Bono Student of the Month: Amanda Eve (1L)
Amanda Eve began her pro bono work as a rising 1L with the MVLC at United Community Center, making a weekly commitment to serve. In the fall of her 1L year, she continued with MVLC at the House of Peace location. This semester, she branched out to the Adult Guardianship Forms Clinic, which involves proactively reaching out to families seeking guardianship over an adult relative. While these projects are often completed on a student’s own schedule, one case required coordinating with a Swahili interpreter and traveling to the courthouse to meet with the client. When the call went out for a volunteer, Amanda stepped up. The process has not been simple—the first attempt to connect the client and interpreter was unsuccessful—but Amanda has remained patient, kind, and tenacious throughout. Amanda has already performed 70 pro bono hours and will be inducted into the Marquette Law School Pro Bono Society on April 17. We are inspired by Amanda, our February Pro Bono Law Student of the Month.
Questions about pro bono? Contact Dean Schultz.
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
MVLC 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