Pro Bono Project

The Pro Bono Project at Wake Forest University School of Law is an extracurricular experiential learning opportunity for Wake Forest Law students to address unmet legal needs in the community while working under the supervision of licensed attorneys. The Pro Bono Project currently has nine standing projects that provide ongoing pro bono service. 

Although Wake Forest Law students have engaged in pro bono work for many years, a formal Pro Bono Project was started during the 2009-2010 academic year. In the 2024-2025 academic year, students proposed a requirement that all first-year law students engage in at least 10 pro bono hours in order to gain exposure to pro bono legal work. The faculty of the Law School voted to approve this measure. Now in its 15th year, the Pro Bono Project has filled hundreds of placements with attorneys in nonprofit organizations, private practice, and North Carolina’s legal services organizations. 

The Pro Bono Project is administered by a student executive board and project coordinators with the support and assistance of law school administration, namely through the Faculty Director, and in partnership with local attorneys and legal service organizations.

Please note: The Pro Bono Project at Wake Forest Law does not provide legal advice, representation, or counsel on any individual matter or case because of State Bar regulations. The Pro Bono Project also does not provide direct referrals to lawyers.