The Veterans’ Legal Assistance Program is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new pro bono portal, designed to streamline how attorneys connect with veterans and low-income Texans in need of legal assistance.
Initially serving Central Texas, this platform will soon expand to other bar associations and organizations with limited resources.
What’s New?
This innovative portal offers a range of features to enhance your pro bono experience, whether virtually or in person:
Customizable Filters: Narrow your search by case type, geographic location, preferred service method (remote or in-person), and more, ensuring you only see the opportunities that match your expertise and availability.
Opportunities Page: A centralized page will display a wide array of eligible pro bono cases, with detailed descriptions of client needs and case specifics. This will allow you to easily browse and select the matters that align with your interests and professional skills
Automated Updates and Reminders: Stay informed with automatic program updates and receive reminders for events or opportunities you’ve registered for, ensuring you never miss a commitment.
Virtual Case Handling: Many of the opportunities available will allow you to provide legal assistance remotely, so you can help those in need without leaving your home or office.
Easy Tracking: Stay updated on the status of your pro bono matters with integrated case management tools, helping you manage deadlines, document submissions, and client communications effortlessly.
We Need Your Input!
As we finalize the portal’s features, we invite you to complete a brief survey about your military service or connection to veterans. This will help us better match you with future pro bono opportunities tailored to your experience. You can access the Military Service Survey at https://memcentral.wufoo.com/forms/military-service-survey/
To get started, visit austinbar.org/?pg=VLAPSignUp and complete the brief registration process.
Whether you prefer in-person interactions or virtual meetings, this platform will help you make a meaningful impact in our community.
Together, we can make access to justice a reality for all.
Attorneys and other paraprofessionals seeking to learn more about the Veterans’ Legal Assistance Program or sign up as a volunteer for a future advice clinic or event is welcome to contact program staff at 512-472-0279, ext. 110 or by email to doug@austinbar.org or leslie@austinbar.org for more details.
2024 Free Legal Advice Clinics for Veterans, hosted by VLAP
**These clinics are NOT about VA benefits!**
Upcoming Free Legal Advice Clinics hosted by VLAP:
Monday, Nov. 18, 2024
Monday, Dec. 9, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
*Sign-in starts at 1:30 p.m. Please sign-in before 3:30 p.m.
Place: Austin VA Outpatient Clinic, Conference Room G101, 7901 Metropolis Drive, Austin, Texas, 78744