Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association

Welcome to the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association

The Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association (VLP) provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Greater Boston, primarily through the pro bono services of private attorneys. With your help, VLP makes access to justice possible for people who cannot afford a lawyer. Find out about our volunteer opportunities for attorneys and law students.

Please join us. Your time is precious. Use it to make a difference.

See VLP's 2011 Annual Report.

Thank You for a Wonderful Reception

Thank you for making VLP's annual reception such a wonderful event. It was great to see so many of you and celebrate your commitment to access to justice for all.

Congratulations to this year's award recipients:

Denis Maguire Pro Bono Award: Attorney Elaine Benkoski and the law firm Brown Rudnick LLP.
Senior Partners for Justice Gideon's Trumpet Award: Attorney William Patton.

Stay tuned for photos from the reception.

Spring Break: Time for Pro Bono

Click on the picture below to find out how these Boston University law students spent their spring break with VLP.

Joanne Oleksyk, Kristen Dooley and Kelly Soltis

BBA Blog Features Unwavering Dedication at the Housing Court Lawyer for the Day Program

"When you arrive at the Boston Bar Association Housing Court Lawyer for the Day ("Housing Court") on Thursday, one thing you can be sure of is that Attorney Chris Saccardi will be there. Since 2009, Chris has donated his time every Thursday to assist unrepresented landlords and tenants on Eviction Day. " Read More from the Boston Bar Association blog, Beyond the Billable.