Volunteer Lawyer Program
Legal Aid Society’s 1st Annual Volunteer Drive
October 1 - October 31, 2026
For the Public Good is a month-long volunteer campaign designed to connect attorneys with meaningful opportunities to serve their community through pro bono legal assistance. During October, we invite lawyers at every stage of their careers to join us in closing the justice gap and strengthening access to justice for our neighbors in need.
With training, mentorship, malpractice coverage, and flexible opportunities available, we've removed the barriers so you can focus on what matters most: making an impact.
For the Public Good is generously supported by Lawyers Mutual of Kentucky
Bring For the Public Good to Your Team
Want to learn how your attorneys can make an impact through pro bono service? We'll come to your law firm, corporate legal department, or professional organization to share volunteer opportunities, available resources, and the support provided by the Volunteer Lawyers Program.
Contact us to schedule a brief presentation and learn how your team can help close the justice gap.
Join us to celebrate National Pro Bono Month in appreciation for your support of Legal Aid Society as volunteers, donors, and friends!
Complimentary light hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine brought to you by Lawyers Mutual of Kentucky. Cash bar for cocktails.
Volunteer attorneys are crucial to Legal Aid Society's ability to extend help to as many clients as possible. Our Volunteer Lawyer Program offers attorneys a number of ways to donate their time and expertise, including:
Help a Client
The backbone of the Volunteer Lawyer Program is the direct client services our volunteer lawyers offer clients. We screen clients for financial eligibility and match them with volunteers based on the volunteer's indicated areas of expertise or interest.
Staff a Clinic
We offer regular legal clinics on commonly requested issues like divorces, expungements, and landlords/tenants. Although the format may vary, these clinics are an opportunity for to provide focused, one-on-one assistance to clients.
Be a Mentor
When you serve as a mentor, you help a new attorney or one who is new to a practice area gain confidence and skills. The mentor is not responsible for representing clients. Instead, he or she lends expertise to helping another attorney practice a case.
Volunteer Guidelines
Volunteers must be attorneys licensed to practice and in good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association. Volunteers must notify the Volunteer Lawyer Program of any changes in their status with the KBA.
Attorneys who register with the Volunteer Lawyer Program and who are in good standing with the KBA are covered under our malpractice insurance policy for the cases they accept.
In order to participate with the Volunteer Lawyer Program, volunteers agree to
Represent clients in accordance with the Kentucky Rules of Professional Conduct;
Respond to periodic case update requests from Legal Aid Society staff;
Notify Legal Aid upon completion of a matter, including the outcome, the number of hours spent, and the attorney’s normal hourly fee; and
Notify Legal Aid of any changes in the attorney’s contact information or areas of interest.