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Pro Bono Opportunities


Partnership In Pro Bono Program

The Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i provided me the opportunity to advocate for a nine (9) year old girl, abused and neglected by her biological family and in the permanent custody of the Department of Human Services (“DHS”).  As her Guardian ad Litem, I worked closely with the DHS Social Worker, Department of Health Care Coordinator, Department of Education, EPIC Youth Circle team, the Family Court, and others to support and empower this young woman to envision and pursue a positive future.  There were bumps in the road.  She was housed in over 30 placements, spent months on the run, and struggled with academics, forming and sustaining healthy relationships, managing her anger, feelings of abandonment, and other mental health challenges. 

Despite a mountain of pain and frustration, I was blessed to watch a fragile, lost girl grow into a strong, confidant young woman who graduated from high school and will begin college this Fall.  She was the very first youth to engage in the DHS's new Imua Kakou program designed to help young adults transition to adulthood, independence, and self-sufficiency. 

The Honorable R. Mark Browning says, "Miracles happen in Family Court every day".  By volunteering with the Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i, I had the opportunity to witness one. 


Mahalo nui loa!"

Katie Bennett, Family Law Attorney

Legal Aid is committed to providing the highest quality services to all of our clients. To this end, we will provide all volunteer attorneys with:

• Coverage under Legal Aid’s $1 million malpractice insurance policy.
• Training in substantive law and in other issues that are particular to our low-income client population.
• Mentoring and co-counsel relationships with experienced Legal Aid staff attorneys.
• Pre-screening of individual cases for merit and reason able time commitment.
• Opportunities for professional growth through continual learning and the flexibility to practice new areas of law.
• Professional recognition and public acknowledgement of service
If you are an attorney and would like to volunteer at the Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i, 
please contact:

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  • Home
    • About
    • Mission & Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • Locations
    • Legal Aid Newsletter >
      • Legal Aid Newsletter Archives
    • Annual Report
    • Upcoming Events
    • Staff >
      • Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Resources
    • Elder Law Services
    • Brochures
    • Legal Navigator
    • Self-Help Centers
  • Opportunities
    • Employment Opportunities >
      • Director of Finance
      • Staff Attorney: Fair Housing Enforcement and Housing - Honolulu
      • Staff Attorney: Maui
    • Volunteer >
      • Disaster Recovery Legal Services
      • Clerical Aides & Paralegals
      • Law Student Externship
      • Pro Bono Attorneys
      • Attorney Volunteer-Self-Help Center
      • Summer Clerkship
  • Legal Aid Impact
    • Legal Aid News
  • GIVE NOW
    • Support Our Work
    • Ways to Give
    • Cy Pres Funds
    • Leadership Circle
  • Hawai‘i Immigrant Justice Center
    • Citizens of the Freely Associated States
    • Domestic Violence
    • Human Trafficking