Pro Bono Opportunities
Winter Break Pro Bono Opportunities
Ready for Winter Break?
Winter Break shift signups are open now! See the opportunities available here. Then, use the “Open Sign Ups” tab in your pro bono account to sign up.
Please refrain from joining a new project unless you can commit to four or more shifts and/or you know that you will continue with the project in the spring semester.
Law students get early access until December 1st before undergraduate registration begins.
Secure your spot early.
Contact: Office of Public ServiceNovember Pro Bono Students of the Month
The Tuesday afternoon crew at the MJC Family Law Forms clinic are worthy of the Pro Bono Student(s) of the Month recognition. Thank you to Allison Abramowski, David Engelking, Ellie Rickman, Kyle Stalcup, and Reagan Sturn. This group showed up to every shift early, ready, willing, and able. They asked great questions, were fearless in the face of the unknown, showed great care and compassion for the clients they served, and were quick learners. In addition to their professionalism, this group also brought good humor and levity to a workplace that can be stressful and sad. Tuesday afternoons will not be the same without this great crew next semester. But for the work they put in this semester, they are worthy of celebration.
Thank you, Alli, David, Ellie, Kyle, and Reagan. You exemplify what pro bono work is all about: being a person for and with others.
Contact: Angela SchultzDecember Pro Bono Student of the Month
The Office of Public Service proudly recognizes Mia Stevenson as December’s Pro Bono Student of the Month.
Mia has dedicated more than 200 hours of service through the MVLCs and partner initiatives, including the MJC Family Forms Clinic, House of Peace, the Milwaukee Justice Center and Remote Clinics. She has also participated in special pro bono efforts such as the Naturalization Clinic and Project Homeless Connect, and she continues to contribute her time and leadership as a member of the MVLC Student Advisory Board.
Mia’s steadfast commitment to serving others and her exceptional servant leadership have made a meaningful and lasting difference for MVLC clients. We are deeply grateful for her dedication and are proud to celebrate her outstanding contributions.
Congratulations, Mia!
Contact: Maggie KlattMVLC Volunteer CLE: Navigating Child Custody with an Abusive Partner: DV Survivors’ Experience in Family Court
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 12:00pm • ZoomNavigating Child Custody with an Abusive Partner: DV Survivors’ Experience in Family Court
Presented by Erin Schubert, Sojourner Family Peace Center
Register to attend here.
- Dr. Schubert is a social scientist who works to use data & research to inform practice & policy to ultimately improve the lives of individuals & families who have been through difficult things. Dr. Schubert received her doctoral degree from the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota where she conducted research focused on families experiencing homelessness, poverty, & parental incarceration. Dr. Schubert current works as the Director of Outcomes & Evaluation at Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Recent projects have included evaluation of domestic violence advocacy services on survivors’ safety, hope, & well-being, the impact of services for children who have witnessed domestic violence, the integration of universal screening for domestic violence within medical settings, & survivors’ & their children’s experience in family court. Dr. Schubert is a regular expert trainer in domestic violence related topics. Dr. Schubert’s work conducting research & program evaluation focused on families who have experienced domestic violence within a non-profit setting allows application of her highly developed skillset as a rigorous, academically trained social science researcher in a context that is more immediately applicable to practice. Dr. Schubert is passionate about projects that allow data & research to improve practice, policy, & ultimately the lives of survivors & their families.
Students can earn one hour of pro bono time by attending the MVLC Volunteer CLE Series. This free CLE series provides volunteers with in-depth information on some of the most commonly seen issues at the Clinics. These sessions are a great way to enhance your knowledge of the legal issues faced by clients of the MVLC while earning additional pro bono hours.
Contact: Katie Mertz