October 20-26, 2024
The Minnesota State Bar Association is celebrating Pro Bono Week, a national effort in conjunction with the
ABA. The celebration honors the work of Minnesota lawyers who provide pro bono representation throughout the year, and highlights opportunities for pro bono service.
There is no cost to attend these programs and CLE credit will be available for each.
Monday, October 21, 2024
How Pro Bono Builds Bridges to Communities!
Hear opening remarks from Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and learn about the state of civil legal aid featuring volunteer attorneys from greater Minnesota discussing their volunteer work and how it builds bridges to their communities in this hour and a half program.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Your Reasons to be Apprehensive About Doing Pro Bono are Wrong - Debunking Pro Bono Myths
Many lawyers genuinely want to do pro bono work but avoid it because of various misunderstandings and assumptions about how it actually works. One of the biggest myths is about malpractice coverage. The reality is that virtually every provider carries insurance for volunteers. There are other myths, too. Learn what they are and why they are erroneous from a panel of pro bono service provider leaders.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Pro Bono Summit and Volunteer TrainingLearn how to get involved with Pro Bono. Receive an overview on three areas of law that will prepare you to help individuals with common legal issues in the areas of immigration, consumer debt, and criminal expungement. Followed by a social and headshot opportunity.
If you would like more information about Pro Bono Week, please contact Dana Miner, Director of Legal Services, at
dminer@mnbars.org.
You may also fill out the
pro bono interest form to be connected with volunteer opportunities.
Partner Events
Tuesday October 22, 2024
12:15 – 1:15 PM
University of Minnesota School of Law
Walter F Mondale Hall, Room 25
229 19th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Thursday October 24, 2024
Drag Bingo benefiting VLN
7:00 PM at Roxy’s Cabaret in Minnepolis
Join us for drinks, laughs, chowing down, and, of course, bingo, all while raising money towards access to justice in Minnesota. This bingo is hosted by Minneapolis drag queens Nina DiAngelo and Monica West at Roxy’s Cabaret. Reach out to Sara McClendon for more information.
Friday October 25, 2024
LSNM Fall 2024 National Pro Bono Week CLE
Join us for the LSNM Fall 2024 National Pro Bono Week CLE, a day of insightful discussions and legal education. This seminar will feature a variety of presentations by esteemed legal professionals, including judges and attorneys, that provide practical tools to enhance legal practice, foster inclusion, and promote mental health. Earn up to five CLE credits, including *two elimination of bias and **one mental health credit.