Join the movement to end domestic violence. Family Violence Appellate Project is dedicated to representing domestic violence survivors in civil legal appeals cases for free.
Pro-Bono Opportunities for Attorneys
We need your help! We cannot take cases without the volunteer support of pro bono attorneys. You do not need to have any prior knowledge of domestic violence law. You supply the energy, we supply the expertise. Opportunities are numerous and allow pro bono attorneys to engage in limited and defined projects with a clear timeline and few out-of-pocket costs:
Appeal analysis
Co-counseling appeals
Moot court
Case publication
Amicus briefs
Legal research and writing
All of our pro bono attorneys receive a comprehensive training manual covering the basics of domestic violence and family law and California or Washington appellate procedure. FVAP has a 15-member Advisory Board consisting of experts in appellate law, domestic violence, and family law who are available to answer questions and support our pro bono attorneys.
In addition to the above, attorneys are welcome to volunteer for FVAP’s non-legal volunteer needs.
Non-Legal Volunteer Opportunities
Administrative assistance with cases
Volunteer at Battle of the Bands
Photographers and Videographers
Interpreting/Translating
Captioning
Data Entry
Donor Stewardship
Students
Learn more about student involvement at FVAP
- case selection memos
- amicus briefs
- appellate briefs
- developing our judicial and attorney training programs
- additional research projects
Berkeley Law Students may participate at FVAP:
- For academic credit through the Field Placement Program in the Fall (2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs).
- For academic credit through the Domestic Violence Law Practicum in the Spring (2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs).
- As summer law clerks.
Students from other law schools may participate at FVAP:
- As summer law clerks.
- During the school year for academic credit if your school allows.
If you are interested in these opportunities, please contact us.