Important Resources
Apply for Civil Legal Aid
504.581.4043, email our Intake Coordinator, or go to our application webpage.
Inquire About Your Case Status
Contact your pro bono volunteer or member of The Pro Bono Project staff
Self-Help Desk Hotline
For Domestic Self-Help, please contact us at 504.881.1171 or by email. To access court approved forms, click on the following:
24th JDC
Orleans Parish CDC
For Bankruptcy Self-Help, contact us at 504.581.4043 x 201.
Non-Legal Assistance and Information
Go to the City of New Orleans website, NOLA Ready. For other parishes and the State of Louisiana, click here.
Cases, Clinics and Success Stories
Volunteering is what makes The Pro Bono Project work. Open the doors—take a case, read our success stories, or help out at a clinic.
The Pro Bono Project has taken the lead in managing and recruiting volunteers for Self Help Resource Center (SHRC) at Orleans CDC and 24the JDC.
For more information and to volunteer, please email us or call 504.581.4043.
Upcoming Events
Justice For All Ball
September 19, 2025
Check out other events on our Upcoming Events page.
What’s New?
“Local Lawyers Discuss the Necessity of Pro Bono Work in the Region,” by Drew Hawkins, Biz New Orleans
“The Importance and Benefits of Incorporating Pro Bono Work into Your Practice,” by Jedd Malish, Board Chair, and C.C Kahr, Executive Director, New Orleans Bar Association Blog
Check out our latest News.
New case listings posted.
CLE Credit for Pro Bono Hours
Did you know that you can receive CLE credit for your pro bono hours?
Read about the rule that took effect on May 1, 2015 in CityBusiness.
Read the entire rule.
Join The Pro Bono Project on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the historic Orpheum Theater for the 37th Annual Justice For All Ball—the premier social event of the legal community. From 8 PM to 11 PM, guests will enjoy an elegant evening of live music by Retro Punkz, fine food, specialty cocktails, and a curated silent auction. The evening begins with an exclusive Patron Party at 6:30 PM at the Double Dealer.
This year’s Honorary Chair is Walter J. Leger, Jr., a distinguished attorney, civic leader, and voice in Louisiana’s recovery efforts post-Katrina.
The Justice For All Ball is The Pro Bono Project’s largest annual fundraiser, supporting access to civil legal services for low-income residents across the region. Black Tie Optional.
All are welcome.
May 18th is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The Pro Bono Project is proud to prioritize inclusion and have a website that is accessible to all. Look for the blue circle to access our website's vision, auditory, and learning filters.
Our accessibility interface is made possible by the generous support of the Louisiana Bar Foundation.
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