This looks great on your resume. Highlighted below are some agencies in Chicago who take volunteers on a flexible basis. Stop by the CSO and pick up your own copy, which includes many more opportunities than the ones listed below. Provides a full range of legal services to persons with HIV or AIDS, through a staff of 8 and over 70 volunteer attorneys. Law students are needed to do research, writing client intakes and case handling through 7-11 court appearances.
Training is offered to volunteers.
Provides services to the poor and near poor. Law students can assist with interviews, drafting as well as other tasks. A commitment of eight hours per week for minimum of six months is needed. Law students can assist with research, drafting of pleadings and interviewing clients initially. Training is offered but is not mandatory.