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Pro Bono Program Legal

Representation
Pro bono service is a key component in the leadership Note: The Office of Public
Interest & Pro Bono does not
development of Duke Law students. provide any legal advice,
representation or counsel on
any legal matter or case.
The Pro Bono Program offers students experiential learning opportunities If you are seeking legal
through volunteer pro bono work with non-profits, government agencies, assistance, please contact the
private firms, and Duke Law faculty. Under the supervision of licensed North Carolina Lawyer
attorneys, students contribute to public service, develop their legal and Referral Service
professional skills, build relationships important to their future careers, and (https://www.ncbar.org/public-
work to address unmet legal needs. resources/find-an-nc-lawyer/).

Most opportunities are open to all J.D. and LL.M. students with options to fit
personal interests and time commitments.
Current Students:

Student Pro Bono Groups

Student Pro Bono Groups are student-run organizations supported by the LOG YOUR PRO BONO HOURS
Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono offering a broad array of projects
serving the Durham community and beyond. Student groups work under the
supervision of licensed attorneys with legal skills ranging in scope from brief
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research to in-depth client interviewing, investigation, and document drafting.
Students are encouraged to explore different interests and may participate in
more than one group.

CURRENT STUDENTS: LEARN MORE (REQUIRES DUKE NETID) Questions

Contact D.J. Dore
(mailto:dj.dore@law.duke.edu?
subject=Pro%20Bono%20Inquiry%20(
Director of Pro Bono
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DUKE FAIR CHANCE PROJECT 

The Duke Law Fair Chance Project helps North Carolinians access
better employment and housing opportunities through criminal
record expunction and driver's license restoration efforts. The
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project works to eliminate or minimize the collateral consequences

of dismissed and not guilty charges, juvenile, misdemeanor and
felony convictions, and suspended or revoked licenses. Student
volunteers review North Carolina criminal and drivers license
records to determine clients' eligibility, write client advice letters
explaining their findings, and draft petitions for relief.
The project partners with nonprofit organizations and local
government agencies including Legal Aid of North Carolina
(http://www.legalaidnc.org), the Durham Expunction & Restoration
Program (DEAR (http://www.deardurham.org)), and Triangle
Residential Options for Substance Abusers (TROSA
(https://www.trosainc.org)). Volunteer opportunities include ongoing
work sessions, special clinics, and fall break projects.
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Duration: fall and spring semesters
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Training Requirement: 2 hours
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Time Commitment: flexible, but minimum of 5 hours/semester

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LAWYER ON THE LINE 

LYME DISEASE ADVOCACY PROJECT 

VETERANS ASSISTANCE PROJECT 

Individual Pro Bono Projects

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