Pro Bono Award Nominations
The Alabama State Bar Committee on Volunteer Lawyer Programs/Access to Legal Services, is seeking nominations for the Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Award.
The Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Award recognizes the outstanding pro bono efforts of attorneys, law firms and law students in the state. The award criteria includes but is not limited to the following: the total number of pro bono hours or complexity of cases handled, impact of the pro bono work and benefit for the poor, particular expertise provided or the particular need satisfied, successful recruitment of other attorneys for pro bono representation, and proven commitment to delivery of quality legal services to the poor and to providing equal access to legal services. Click here to download a 2008 Pro Bono Award Nomination Form.
Nominations must be post marked by May 1, 2008 and include a completed Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Awards Program Nomination Form in order to be considered by the Committee. Completed nominations should be sent to:
Linda L. Lund, Director
Volunteer Lawyers Program
Alabama State Bar
Post Office Box 671
Montgomery, Alabama 36101
(334) 269-1515
Enroll Today
To fill out the Online Volunteer Lawyers Program Form today, click here! Just a few hours of your time can make a world of difference for you, for your profession, and for the community. Featuring:
- Court reporters have agreed to assist at no charge on pro bono cases.
- Mentors are available to assist you.
The benefits to you are enormous. As a pro bono volunteer, you provide a tremendous benefit to the indigent families in need of civil legal assistance. Become a lawyer who volunteers time to represent those unable to afford legal services. Read more about the VLP.
To download a printable Volunteer Lawyers Program Enrollment Form, click here.
To receive a copy of the Basic Issues of Law, contact the VLP at 269-1515 or email