Lawyers Giving Back
Legal Services Support Division
This Division of the State Bar provides critical support, assistance, and materials to both legal services programs and attorney volunteers. It is the only organization in the state providing legal training to those groups who advocate on behalf of low-income Texans.
Contact Us
Legal Services Support
Division
(800) 204-2222, ext. 1855
probono@texasbar.com
fax:
512-427-4160
Justice for All Calendar
The Justice for All Calendar, available in English and Spanish formats [PDF], informs low-income Texans of their civil legal rights and responsibilities.
LegalFront Newsletter
Our free monthly e-newsletter is packed with the current pro bono news and events. Get the current issue or search the archives.
Training and Events
Annual events include the Poverty Law Conference and Pro Bono Coordinators Retreat.
Pro Bono Policies and FAQs
Read the State Bar's pro bono policies and frequently-asked questions.
Report Your Pro Bono Hours
Report your annual hours online and help the State Bar track attorney pro bono service across Texas.
Pro Bono Recognition
The State Bar honors legal professionals who go above and beyond to increase access to justice.
Pro Bono Mentor Program
The State Bar Pro Bono Mentor Program provides up to five hours of MCLE credit (including one hour of ethics) to attorneys participating as either a “mentor” or “mentee” when handling a pro bono case for an approved legal aid or pro bono service program.
Emeritus Attorney Program
This program allows retired, inactive, or out-of-state-licensed attorneys to provide pro bono help in Texas.
Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (LAMP)
This program helps meet the legal needs military personnel and their families.
Footnotes:
* State Bar of Texas Pro Bono Resolution [PDF]: Download the details about the "50 hour" pro bono resolution that was adopted in 2000, and Section 6 of the Preamble to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, 1995 revision.