opportunities for attorneys

Use Your Credentials to Make a Lasting Impact

Every day, vulnerable individuals are confronted with urgent legal challenges including eviction, abuse, immigration emergencies, and financial scams often without access to legal representation. The need is immense, but with your support, justice is within reach. At Center for Elder Law & Justice, we connect volunteer attorneys with meaningful, well-supported pro bono opportunities that put their skills to work for good. Whether you can give 5 hours a month or 50, your time can make a real difference. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and ongoing staff support, so you’re never navigating a case alone. This is a chance to use your expertise, grow your experience, and create lasting impact in your community.

  • Licensed attorneys in good standing

  • Retired attorneys and those with emeritus status (more information below)

  • In-house counsel (many companies support pro bono initiatives)

  • Law firms seeking partnership opportunities

Language skills (e.g., Spanish, Arabic) are especially valuable but not required.

Who Can Volunteer?

  • Earn 0.5 CLE Credit for every hour of your time.

  • Experience the sense of satisfaction and professional fulfillment that comes from using your position as an attorney to help others in need.

  • Develop client interaction skills through immediate meaningful contact.

  • Enhance your skill set and gain experience outside your field of expertise.

  • Expand your professional network and relationships.

  • Malpractice insurance covered by CELJ for claims arising from the handling of a pro bono matter.

Why Volunteer?

Are you a seasoned attorney looking to make a meaningful impact during the next chapter of your legal career? The Attorney Emeritus Program offers a unique opportunity for attorneys aged 55 and older to give back through pro bono service—while enjoying valuable professional benefits.

This program is open to attorneys who are 55 years of age or older and have practiced law for a minimum of ten years. Participants commit to providing 60 hours of pro bono legal service over a two-year reporting cycle, supporting clients in need through Center for Elder Law & Justice. Opportunities to volunteer are available both in person and virtually, offering the flexibility to serve in a way that fits your schedule.

If you are registered as a retired attorney, participation in the Attorney Emeritus Program waives your biannual CLE requirements and registration fees. For attorneys who are still actively practicing, CLE and registration obligations still apply, but the program allows you to earn up to 15 CLE credits for qualifying pro bono work during each reporting cycle.

Regardless of your registration status, all pro bono cases through Center for Elder Law & Justice are fully covered by malpractice insurance, ensuring you can volunteer with peace of mind and professional support.

Enrollment is open year-round. To join, you can complete the online enrollment form or call (877) 800-0396 for assistance.

Your legal experience still has the power to change lives. Join us in expanding access to justice—one client, one case, one community at a time.

Attorney Emeritus Program: Meaningful Pro Bono for Attorneys 55+