Lawyer on the Line is our advice-only pro bono program. Working under the supervision of our attorneys, pro bono volunteers — attorneys, paralegals and law students! — provide critical legal advice over the phone to our clients struggling with common legal problems. Lawyer on the Line provides volunteers with a quick and impactful way to get involved with pro bono at Legal Aid NC.
Our Name Change Pro Bono Program recruits volunteer NC attorneys to provide name changes (with any congruent administrative agency services and documents) to ensure access to education, employment, housing, public accommodations and public benefits. Name change cases also support survivors of domestic violence seeking additional protection.
Help us meet the overwhelming needs of seniors in North Carolina who own property but have income low enough to qualify for Legal Aid NC services. Volunteers interview the client by phone, and prepare the will and advanced directives. Execution is completed either independently by the volunteer or in conjunction with a Signing Day clinic.
Our Heir Property Pro Bono Project partners with the Real Property Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, with support from the North Carolina Bar Foundation, to recruit North Carolina real-estate lawyers to help heir property owners establish clear title to their home and land. The project’s mission is to preserve both generational wealth in families and safe and affordable housing in low-income communities.
Our Summer Associate Pro Bono Program is your firm or organization’s opportunity to give your summer associates the well-rounded and exciting experience that law students seek. Open to firms and organizations of all sizes, the program provides your summer associates with a real-world training and service experience that allows them to expand their skills, interact with clients, and collaborate with experienced attorneys – all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of North Carolinians in need.
We’re Building a Better Way to Apply for Legal Help.
Our old online application is offline as we prepare to launch a new Intake and Client Portal to make getting help faster and easier. In the meantime, you can still reach us by phone at 866-219-5262 Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Thank you for your patience as we improve how we serve you.
