Volunteer attorneys may represent clients in domestic violence divorces and other related family law matters such as support and custody, and may assist with brief service clinic matters in determining the feasibility of filing Family Court custody or visitation petition.
Skills: Client interviewing; courtroom skills; drafting; negotiation
Tasks: Intake, case assessment, petitions
Virtual opportunities: custody clinic is one that often can be managed virtually, providing on-on-one consultations with a pro bono volunteer or staff attorney
