Pro bono and public service program
Many students enter law school with dreams of promoting justice and making a difference in the world. Unfortunately, extensive time and energy dedicated to academic work, coupled with student loans, leaves many students feeling that a career in public services is nothing more than a dream.
UMKC is dedicated to make that dream possible through our Pro Bono/Public Service Program. By volunteering your time to pro bono projects, the work you do in the classroom will take on new meaning. You’ll find rich networking opportunities and be exposed to many areas of law so you can make a more informed decision when it comes time to choose a legal career.
Program basics
- Participation is highly encouraged
- Students who complete the required hours will be recognized at graduation
- Hours must be logged and reported monthly
Types of work
- Pro bono and public service: Service directing involving representation of the under-served people or organizations, service to government or public interest organizations.
- Service to the profession: Service to the bar or related organizations, organizations dedicated to improving the legal system or law school organizations.
- Service to the general community: Non-law related work that benefits the community.
