A Lawyer Helps

Pro Bono Initiative

Lawyers volunteer to provide free legal services to low-income families or nonprofit agencies who serve those in need. It is one way to fulfill the duties in the Pro Bono Standard. More Info

Access to Justice Fund

Lawyers make donations to the Access To Justice Fund to support civil legal aid for the poor. It is one way to meet obligations under the voluntary Pro Bono Standard. More Info

Volunteer Services

In addition to giving pro bono legal services to the poor and monetary donations for legal aid, many lawyers also give time to other community efforts. Share Your Story

ATJ Campaign Launches New Initiative

Pro bono legal services

The Access to Justice Campaign launches a new initiative to recognize Michigan attorneys who invest in access to justice through financial donations to the ATJ Fund. Beginning in 2019, the Access to J...

SBM Launches ALH Pro Bono Honor Roll

Pro bono legal services

The State Bar of Michigan is proud to launch the A Lawyer Helps Pro Bono Honor Roll to recognize Michigan attorneys for pro bono service.

Students Help Preserve Natural Resources

Pro bono legal services

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law students already show impressive devotion to the delivery of free legal services. The law school is now adding a new clinic to focus on air and water issues.