Managing Attorneys Kathleen Legendre and Jesse George discuss the Self-Help Resource Centers at the 24th Judicial District Court and Orleans Civil District Court. Self-Help Resource Centers provide legal information, resources, and court approved forms for self-represented litigants. To access additional information on this service, please go to The Pro Bono Project’s Self Help Resource Center web page. The Pro Bono Project operates these Centers on behalf of the courts.
Read MoreVolunteer Opportunities During the Pandemic
Learn about volunteer opportunities from our Managing Attorney for Volunteer Engagement, Kathleen Legendre.
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Busy is as busy does, and 2018 has been a busy year for The Project and its staff. In between the big move in May, the open house in June, and getting ready for the 30th Annual Justice For All Ball since January – staff members were individually hitting some high notes! Here are just a few highlights from the year so far.
Read MoreWe’re Celebrating Twice on May 1st!!
May 1st is a special day on two fronts for The Pro Bono Project – we'll be in our new office at the New Orleans Exchange Centre, [LINK to article] and it's GiveNOLA Day!
Read MorePartnering Up to Offer Pro Se Help at Orleans Civil District Court
With the guidance of and funding from the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF), The Pro Bono Project, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS), and the Family Justice Center (FJC) will team up to staff the Orleans Parish Civil District Court (CDC) Self-Help Desk. The Project will serve as the operation lead.
Read MoreLaw Students Open the New Year at The Project
It didn't take long after the January 1st for law students to arrive at The Pro Bono Project. Staff welcomed students from America University Washington College of Law during the week of January 2-6 and from University of Wisconsin Law School, January 9-13.
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