Be Their
Voice

We provide a powerful voice for the people of Greater Boston, standing up for those who are from lower income households. We strive to give equal access to justice with the help of volunteers like you.

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Transform Lives.

Theirs and Yours.

A family in winter facing eviction. A victim of spousal abuse. An elderly couple struggling with debt. When you volunteer with VLP, you help transform lives in crisis. And in doing so, your own life is changed for good.

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Experience

Given, Gained, and Shared.

By volunteering, your experience is immediately put to good use. You’ll be given the opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience. You’ll have great mentors, guide others, and be part of an incredible team, changing lives for years to come.

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For Justice and For Good.

For more than 40 years we have been dedicated to giving justice a voice. But we cannot do it alone. In these challenging and difficult times, now more than ever we need your help

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Call 617-603-1700 or visit our Get Help page to request legal aid online. VLP provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and does not charge clients for legal services.

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The mission of the Volunteer Lawyers Project is to increase access to justice by delivering high quality pro bono civil legal services to eligible clients in the Greater Boston area.

Why Volunteer: A Shared Experience

“I volunteer because of the opportunity to use my legal skills to help those who are unable to obtain legal representation otherwise. Clients are very grateful for the help of volunteers because otherwise the legal system can seem quite daunting and complex to them. Volunteering has been a two-way street for me — not only do I help clients with their legal woes, but being a newly admitted attorney I get to take on interesting cases, receive training and mentorship from senior lawyers, interact with and represent clients, and be challenged everyday in every way.”

Facts & Figures

Jan-Dec 2024

These aren’t just numbers; they represent the people helped, the time given, and the dollars donated. These are the highlights of our most vital work.