VLP offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, from case handling to special projects. There are opportunities for attorneys with all levels and types of experience. We provide the training and support attorneys need to make pro bono work. Find out more about the supports and benefits available to VLP pro bono attorneys.

Cases

The Volunteer Lawyers Project handles cases in the following areas:

• Landlord/Tenant
• Homeownership
• Foreclosure Prevention
• Family Law
• Guardianship
• Probate (Wills & Estates)
• Bankruptcy
• Unemployment Insurance
• Masshealth (Medicaid) Prior Approval
• Criminal Record Sealing
• Consumer
• Assistance to Non-Profit Organizations

VLP staff attorneys and paralegals carefully screen cases prior to referral to pro bono panel members. With each case referred, panel attorneys receive a detailed memo summarizing the case and identifying the presenting issues. VLP also assesses the complexity of cases of case so that simpler cases are referred to less experienced attorneys and more challenging cases go to more seasoned practitioners.

If you are not yet a VLP panel member, browse our sample cases to see common types of cases we handle. Panel members who are logged in to this site may view our current list of cases available for referral. For more information about available cases, please contact our Referral Coordinator Dyana Boxley at dboxley@vlpnet.org or by phone (617) 423-0648 x129.

Ready to take a case? Find out more about VLP's case referral process.

Special Projects

You can now sign up for VLP/SPJ court projects online at vlp.volunteerhub.com.