Cecil C Humphreys School of Law :: Pro Bono

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Pro Bono

Memphis Law is committed to instill within its students the very heart of the legal profession — providing equal justice under the law. Because equal justice comes at a cost, lawyers have a unique and rewarding obligation to provide pro bono services to those unable to pay. Memphis Law's Pro Bono Program is designed to nuture this ethical obligation and provide students with the opportunity to gain a practical, hands-on experience while helping improve the lives of the under-represented.

PRO BONO PROGRAM

Memphis Law is one of a select group of law schools in the country that requires students to engage in pro bono work during law school. Students entering in the fall of 2012 and thereafter are required to complete 40 hours of supervised pro bono work in order to graduate. For more information on the program and to see a list of pre-approved placements, please click the links below.

Pro Bono Forms

Supervisor Certification Form: students or supervisors must submit this form in order for students to receive pro bono credit.
Student-Initiated Project Form: this form is required for students who wish to perform work at a placement that is not on the Pre-approved Pro Bono Placements list located above.
Placement Inquiry Form: organizations or individual attorneys may submit this form if they wish to host law student volunteers.

STUDENT SERVICE

Even before the implementation of the Pro Bono Program, students at Memphis Law have passionately and voluntarily provided public service. In the 2011-12 year alone, Memphis law students contributed over 7000 service hours.

2012 Awards for Service: