Attorney

Lawyers looking for big fees need not apply. But by volunteering with us, you'll receive one-on-one support and valuable experience while you reap the rewards of making a positive change in people's lives. This could be the best offer you'll have all year.

Opportunities available to you

CVLS serves as a general pro bono practice. We accept most types of civil cases and offer a variety of ways to volunteer. You'll find our cases can be challenging, stimulating and rewarding, and we work very hard to make sure that your volunteer experience serves our clients' needs as well as yours.

Programs/Skills

We welcome commitments from attorneys at all stages of their careers. Some of the skills we need from our volunteers:

• Basic and advanced legal skills
• Client interviewing and counseling
• Writing and drafting
• Negotionals
• Pleadings, discovery and motion practice
• Litigation

Duration of Commitment

How it works

To find out more, attend one of our monthly volunteer orientations, held at noon in our Loop office. Reserve your seat at the next session by clicking on our event calendar.