Statewide Legal Services
John Bozzi
Pro Bono Coordinator
jbozzi@slsct.org
(860) 344-8096 Ext 3040
1290 Silas Deane Highway, 3A
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Type(s) of Volunteers Needed:
Attorney
Counties Served:
Fairfield County, Hartford County, Litchfield County, Middlesex County, New Haven County, New London County, Tolland County, Windham County
Legal Practice Area:
Family and Safety
Volunteer Capacity:
100+ volunteers
Volunteer Responsibility:
Writing, Drafting, Legal Research., Pre-scheduled legal clinics., Counsel and advice-only legal help., Client mentorship and support.
The volunteer cannot perform his or her responsibilities remotely.
Minimum Relevant Experience:
0 - 2 years
Legal Support Provided:
In-person legal trainings and workshops.
On-demand (online) or remote access to legal trainings.
Access to legal resources and legal forms.
Attorney mentorships and shadowing opportunities to volunteers.
Staff attorney expertise.
Office space.
Liability Insurance:
Yes, the program provides professional liability insurance to volunteers.
Volunteer Engagement:
Nominating pro bono volunteers for local bar association service awards.
Nominating pro bono volunteers for national professional association service awards.
Recognizing pro bono volunteers in our organization's communications and publications (e.g. annual reports, newsletters, media, email-blasts).
Hosting volunteer appreciation events.