Attorney Volunteer Interest Form

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Thank you for your interest in the Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP). VLP serves as a nexus connecting volunteer attorneys with individuals who need help with civil legal matters but who cannot afford to pay an attorney. Volunteer attorneys play a crucial role in promoting access to justice. VLP offers both full and limited representation pro bono opportunities. If you are interested in learning more or signing up to volunteer, please complete the form below and a VLP team member will contact you.

First and Last Name (please feel free to provide your preferred pronouns) *

Email address: *

Telephone number: *

Are you interested in:

Learning more about what we do

Our CLE programs

Volunteering with us once in a while or on a regular basis

Other:

Full Representation Volunteer Opportunities:

The VLP refers civil legal matters to attorneys who have offered to provide pro bono services. If you would like to be added to our contact list regarding full representation pro bono opportunities, please indicate below which matter types are of interest to you. There is no obligation to volunteer if you are on the list. If we contact you regarding a case referral, you may always decline or provide an initial limited consultation to assess whether you wish to take the case.

Probate

Foreclosure Mediation

Social Security Benefits Appeals

Unemployment Appeals

Bankruptcies

Property Disputes

Torts

Other:

Limited Representation Volunteer Opportunities: Please indicate whether you are interested in learning more about the following limited representation opportunities which include 2-hour virtual clinics and other programs. You may volunteer as frequently as you wish - once a year or on a regular basis. There is no ongoing obligation to the client after your clinic session or other limited representation legal consult.

Small Claims Clinic

Famliy Law Helpline

Courthouse Assistance Project for family law matters (CHAP)

Workers' Rights Legal Clinic

Protection from Abuse/Domestic Violence Panel

Maine Homeless Legal Project through Preble St (MHLP)

ABA Free Legal Answers Maine (www.mainefreelegalanswers.org)

Other:

Please indicate below whether you are interested in helping VLP in other ways, such as by volunteering for the Lawyer to Lawyer Program (contacting attorneys regarding full representation opportunities) or assisting with training/CLE programs, researching legal issues, mentoring other volunteer attorneys, reviewing resource materials for volunteers or other activities.

Are you licensed in

Maine

Another state

Other:

Employer Name (if applicable)

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