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Pro Bono Services


Pro Bono Legal Services
The State Bar of Michigan encourages all attorneys to participate in the direct delivery of Pro Bono legal services to the poor. Paralegals and Legal Assistants can also do pro bono work under
the supervision of an attorney. The following resources provide additional information about pro bono legal services and opportunities to contribute.


Resources
Voluntary Pro Bono Standards for attorneys
Menu of Pro Bono Contribution Opportunities
Pro Bono Reference Manual


Legal Assistants Pro Bono Champion Award
The Paralegal/Legal Assistants Section encourages members to contribute pro bono legal services and has created an award to recognize such contributions. To learn more, see the Nomination Form for the 2008 Pro Bono Champion Award.