Celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025 with VLJ!

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice celebrates pro bono every day, but in honor of the American Bar Association's National Celebration of Pro Bono Week (October 19-25, 2025), we take time to recognize and celebrate the powerful work our volunteers make possible.

register for a cLE

The Pro Bono Blueprint: From Policy to Practice
Monday, October 20
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Format: Zoom webinar
Cost: Free

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice presents this 90-minute CLE program to discuss the development and sustainability of pro bono practices within law firms and corporate legal departments. Panelists from a range of backgrounds—including law firms, corporate legal teams, and pro bono organizations—will share insights on creating and maintaining impactful pro bono programs.

The session will include a review of the applicable court rules and ethical considerations governing pro bono work, followed by a practical panel discussion focused on how to implement or enhance pro bono culture within your own firm or company.

This CLE is co-sponsored by the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.

CLE Credit: 1.8 NJ (incl. ethics)

sign up to volunteer

Interested in volunteering with VLJ? Get started by completing a volunteer form.

Already a VLJ volunteer? Visit our pro bono opportunities page to explore current opportunities to embrace pro bono. Don’t forget, VLJ volunteers also have access to trainings and helpful resources.

Have questions about volunteering with VLJ? Email Emerald Sheay at esheay@vljnj.org.

learn more about vlj and the work we do

Help us celebrate National Pro Bono Week by learn more about VLJ, our programs, and why pro bono is so important.

Financial support

If you're unable to celebrate Pro Bono Week with us, consider supporting VLJ through a tax-deductible donation. While VLJ’s civil legal services are free to our clients, they aren’t free to coordinate.