Pro Bono Opportunities

Congrats to the Pro Bono Student Award Recipients

Milwaukee Bar Association’s Law Student Pro Bono Publico Award Recipient

Congratulations to Noah Anders, who received the Milwaukee Bar Association’s Law Student Pro Bono Publico Award at the MBA’s State of the Court Luncheon at the Wisconsin Club on Wednesday, October 1.

Noah began his pro bono service in the spring of his 1L year at the Milwaukee Justice Center’s Family Law Forms Clinic, where he regularly stayed for double shifts to assist self-represented litigants with challenging family law matters. His patience, professionalism, and care made a meaningful difference for clients navigating difficult circumstances.

He has also served in the Marquette Law School Office of Public Service, helping ensure the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics provide welcoming, well-run environments for both clients and volunteers. Noah’s record of service and leadership reflects a deep, genuine commitment to public service, making this recognition especially well deserved.

Office of Public Service Pro Bono Student of the Month for September

Congratulations and thank you, Nick Jerschefske, for your top notch pro bono involvement. Nick stands out as the Pro Bono Student of the Month for many reasons. As one of only 29 3Ls involved in pro bono work this semester, he brings his extensive pro bono experience to his weekly shift at the MVLC at the MJC on Thursday mornings.

He has already performed more than 155 pro bono hours and has been doubly inducted into the Pro Bono Society—once at the 50-hour level and again at the 120-hour level. He has participated in most pro bono offerings, including the MVLCs, the MJC Family Law Forms Clinic, Legal Action’s Bankruptcy Clinic, the Estate Planning Clinic, and more.

Nick has also leveraged his pro bono service to connect with key attorneys in the community and credits some of these relationships with helping pave the way for his post-graduation career plans. Ask Nick to tell you about it.

Are you ready to start your pro bono journey? Contact any member of the Office of Public Service. 

Contact: Angela Schultz

Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees

Since the start of the school year, the following students surpassed a total of 50 or 120* pro bono hours of service in the law:

  • Sophia Bern
  • Alana Borman*
  • Kayla Dudor
  • John Langfield
  • Cim Lee
  • Katelyn Murphy
  • Catherine Nascimento
  • Roshani Patel
  • Anna Pyle
  • Karli Ring
  • Rachel Sweet
  • Annie Tate*
  • Joshua Trembly
  • Emily Vanco

Congratulations and thank you for your important contributions to our community. These students will be inducted into the Marquette Law School Pro Bono Society in spring 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 Schultz

The Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics Seeking Additional Students

Gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful difference in the community with the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics. Opportunities are still available for fall semester clinics, and you can sign up for shifts using this form.

You can also sign up for open pro bono shifts using the "Open Sign Ups" feature in your pro bono account. Please only use this option for projects where you already have experience. 

Please contact the Office of Public Service with questions.

Contact: Office of Public Service

MVLC Volunteer CLE: Employment Discrimination 101

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 12:00pm • Zoom

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. Register to attend here. 

Employment Discrimination 101

Presented by Erica Reib of O’Neil Cannon

  • Erica Reib is a shareholder at O’Neil Cannon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and leads its Labor and Employment Practice Group. She has represented businesses in state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrations and mediations on matters including employment discrimination, wage and hour, and restrictive covenants. Erica assists clients with drafting, enforcing, and defending employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and employee handbooks. She provides clients with day-to-day advice, counseling, and training on labor and employment matters and supports our corporate team with the labor and employment aspects of transactions.

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.

Contact: Katie Mertz