These attorneys are convinced that our legal system must work for all of its citizens. Each year, VLP attorneys donate more than 3,000 hours of legal work while balancing busy lives and their own caseloads. Volunteers are needed in every area of the law. Domestic Violence Injunction Project - Attorneys volunteer to prepare for and appear at final injunction hearings. Legal Services Intake Panels - Volunteer attorneys interview clients at intake sites in Waukesha, Milwaukee, Dane, Racine and Walworth Counties.
Volunteers gather the facts of each client s case and provide advice where appropriate.
This clinic was designed so that volunteer attorneys could represent senior citizens on issues identified through the SeniorLAW Project of Legal Action. The VLP and the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association also developed a panel of volunteers to answer questions and give advice at local senior centers. Upcoming Events - Click here for information on upcoming events. The Benefits Helping others, especially those who have no other options available, is often its own reward. However, volunteers in our projects gain far more than satisfaction.