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Georgia State University College of Law
Georgia State University
Law School Pro Bono Programs
Contact Information
Alexandra Eichenbaum
Deputy Director, Center for Access to Justice and Director of Law Public Interest Programs
[email protected]
404-413-9253
Category Type
Formal Voluntary Pro Bono Program Characterized by a Referral System with a Coordinator Program
Description of Programs
Georgia State Law encourages student involvement in both pro bono and public service through the Pro Bono & Public Service Recognition Program. Pro bono activities include not only those that address unmet legal needs of people of limited means, but also efforts that enhance the capacity of law and legal institutions to do justice. Activities that are not law-related but promote the interests of charitable or community organizations are recognized as valuable public service. The Center for Access to Justice’s award-winning Pro Bono Program connects students with legal volunteer opportunities to address the legal needs of people of limited means. Working under attorney supervision, Georgia State Law students are enhancing the capacity of law and legal institutions to do justice.
Location of Programs
Public Interest Center
Staffing/Management/Oversight
The Pro Bono Program is housed within the Center for Access to Justice and managed by a student board with oversight from the Center’s Deputy Director. The Deputy Director also teaches, conducts research, and assists in public interest student activities.
Funding
Law school/Center for Access to Justice’s operating budget.
Faculty and Administrative Pro Bono
None.
Awards/Recognition
Students who complete at least 50 hours of pro bono or public service work are eligible to receive recognition upon graduation. Students graduate with “distinction” for 50-99 hours; with “high distinction” for 100-149 hours; and with “highest distinction” for 150 or more hours of pro bono and public service work.
Alternative Winter or Spring Break Projects
The Center’s Alternative Spring Break trips give students a chance to spend a week immersed in an area of law, engaging in related pro bono service. Students work with licensed attorneys to receive training and put their skills into practice. Participants can earn 40 hours of pro bono service through each Alternative Spring Break trip.
Law School Public Interest Programs
Contact Information
Alexandra Eichenbaum
Deputy Director, Center for Access to Justice and Director of Law Public Interest Programs
[email protected]
404-413-9253
Certificate/Curriculum Programs
https://law.gsu.edu/student-experience/academics/certificates/certificate-in-public-interest-law-policy/
Public Interest Centers
The Center for Access to Justice promotes meaningful access to the courts and equal treatment in the civil and criminal legal systems. The center bases its work in the South. Our faculty and students conduct research and host community education programs. These programs allow them to explore and address obstacles to access to justice. The center is a hub for students interested in pursuing public interest or pro bono work, either during or after law school. Our student programming helps prepare future lawyers to be agents of change.
PI Career Support Center
Career assistance is provided informally by the director.
Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAP)
None.
Post-Graduate Fellowships/Awards
None.
8/21/2024