Resources for Volunteers
DCVLP supports volunteer lawyers by providing them with the following tools and resources:
Financial Resources
- malpractice insurance coverage
- reimbursement for litigation expenses
- access to online legal research
Administrative Resources
- office to meet with clients and receive mail
- use of photocoper/scanner, courier service, process servers
Educational Resources
- training in substantive areas of law and trial skills
- monthly brown bag lunches with speakers on family law and pro bono practice topics
- online library of sample pleadings, motions and forms
Professional Support
- supervisors and mentors
- partnering on cases
- monthly active cases meetings to share practice tips and ideas