Volunteer Opportunities

Disability Law

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Special Education Program: Due Process Hearing

Disability Law

Represent students in due process hearings, ensuring their rights under IDEA and other laws are upheld.

Experience Level:
Attorneys in Special Education law or with experience in education-related hearings
Time Commitment:
Up to 40 hours
Need:
Routine
Open

Special Education Program: Expulsion Hearing

Disability Law

Represent students in expulsion hearings, present evidence and advocate for their rights.

Experience Level:
Attorney, preferably with experience or interest in Special Education law
Time Commitment:
10-20 hours
Need:
Moderate
Open

Special Education Program: Student Advocacy

Disability Law

Receive training to advocate on behalf of students with a school district, ensuring their educational needs are met in accordance with state and federal law.

Experience Level:
Non-attorneys with strong communication and negotiation skills, preferably with a knowledge of Special Education
Time Commitment:
5-15 hours
Need:
Significant
Open

Special Education Program: MDE Complaint

Disability Law
  • Help families navigate the complexities of MDE complaints.
  • Read, analyze and respond to these complaints, ensuring each student’s rights are upheld.
Experience Level:
Non-attorneys with background in education policy or advocacy
Time Commitment:
Up to 10 hours (with mediation additional 15 hours)
Need:
Critical

Housing Law

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Fair Housing Tester

Housing Law

Volunteer with the Housing Discrimination Law Project to act as a prospective tenant, document rental practices and help prove instances of housing discrimination. Volunteers must be objective, reliable and able to complete a written report.

Experience Level:
No experience necessary
Time Commitment:
1-3 hours per test. (Test frequency based on volunteer availability and HDLP need.)
Need:
Significant

Immigration Law

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Naturalization Screening Clinic

Immigration Law

Help aspiring citizens achieve their dreams of U.S. citizenship and contribute to building a more inclusive and diverse community.

  • Screen applicants for U.S. citizenship eligibility.
  • Engage one-on-one with attendees, navigating necessary forms, reviewing red flags, copying documents and gathering essential information.
Experience Level:
No experience necessary
Time Commitment:
10-15 hours
Need:
Moderate

Senior Law

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Senior Wills Clinic

Senior Law

Honor life legacies by assisting seniors in creating essential legal documents.

  • Draft wills, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives and/or Transfer on Death Deeds.
  • Meet with clients at the clinic to review and sign documents.
Experience Level:
Attorney
Time Commitment:
6 hours
Need:
Routine

Tax Law

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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

Tax Law

Advocate for low-income taxpayer rights. Provide guidance in tax disputes, debts, audits and other tax-related matters and proceedings.

Experience Level:
Tax attorneys, family law attorneys, tax professionals, legal advocates, paralegals, law students, educators, enrolled agents, financial advisors, finance and accounting students
Time Commitment:
5-10 hours
Need:
Significant

Additional Opportunities

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