Celebrate Pro Bono Week 2026 with Us!

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) celebrates pro bono every day, but in honor of the American Bar Association's National Celebration of Pro Bono Week (October 25-31, 2026), we take time to recognize and celebrate the powerful work our volunteers make possible.

More information on our 2026 celebration coming soon!

VLJ’s 25th Anniversary Pro Bono Challenge

25 Years of Service. 25 Hours of Pro Bono.
1 Mission: Ensure Access to Justice.

In 2026, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) celebrates 25 years of ensuring access to justice for people experiencing poverty. To honor this milestone, we are inviting the legal community, from old friends to new acquaintances, to join our 25th Anniversary Pro Bono Challenge.

By committing to 25 hours of pro bono service this year, you aren’t just celebrating our anniversary, you are protecting families from eviction, clearing paths to employment through criminal record expungement, and securing the futures of at-risk youth.

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.

learn more about vlj and the work we do

Help us celebrate National Pro Bono Week by learning 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 with a tax-deductible donation. While VLJ’s civil legal services are free to our clients, they are not free to coordinate.