Johnson County School System

Pro Bono (law-related volunteer) Projects for Fall 2011 Announced ...

Up to 75 Iowa law students will be placed in pro bono (law-related volunteer) projects this fall.  Arranged and coordinated by the Citizen Lawyer Program, these placements give students the chance to take a break from studies, get exposure and experience in a real-life legal setting, and donate time and energy to persons who cannot otherwise afford legal services or to the justice system.  Obtaining these positions has become increasingly competitive.  Students interested in applying for one or more projects–listed below– are encouraged to review the full descriptions for each project, to determine whether they are eligible and available.   Application forms will be available starting Aug. 19 and can be obtained via email to law-clp@uiowa.edu ; in the Citizen Lawyer Program office (room 216); or on the CLP bulletin board across from the Dean’s suite.  Completed application forms, with class schedules and resumes attached, are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30.  Applications may be submitted by email to law-clp@uiowa.edu or may be dropped off to the CLP office in room 216.

Fall 2011 pro bono projects include:

- By working in collaboration with the Iowa Coalition against Domestic Violence (ICADV), this project assists victims of domestic violence with preparing to file a VAWA self-petition, U-VISA, or other immigration relief. This project may include direct client contact, document collection, interaction with state agencies and completion of a variety of immigration documents. Must be available Friday afternoon Sept. 9 The Iowa District Court has general jurisdiction of all civil, criminal, juvenile, and probate matters in the state. Students will be assigned to one district judge and one associate district judge.  Clerks will assist the judge to whom they are assigned by doing legal research, helping to manage cases and to draft orders and opinions.   Hours set by arrangement with the judge. Three to five hours per week. Two students.  Read the full description here .

- County Attorney Payment Plans (CAPP), Johnson County Attorney’s Office (JCAO) (Iowa City).  The Johnson County Attorney is the chief legal representative for the county and serves as the legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer for the county.  Students work to help persons get their drivers licenses back after having lost them for non-payment of fines.

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