State Bar Of New Mexico Bridge to Justice Referral Program

Currently the Bridge to Justice Referral Program receives over 10,000 calls annually requesting referrals to attorneys. The referral program assists in finding appropriate attorneys for participants. The participant is charged a $30 fee and receives an up-to 30-minute consultation with a referral panel attorney. The fee goes to support the program.

  • State(s) of Volunteer Opportunity: New Mexico
  • Area of law: Civil Rights, Community Development, Consumer, Debt/Credit/Bankruptcy, Disability, Education, Elder Law, Employment, Family & Juvenile, Foreclosure, Health, HIV/AIDS, Homeless, Housing, Immigration & Naturalization, Life Planning, Nonprofit Organizations, Prisoners, Public Benefits, Taxes, Veterans
  • Populations Served: General Public
  • Opportunities For: Lawyers
  • Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Flexible
  • Malpractice insurance is provided for volunteers: No
  • Training Provided: No
  • Training Required: No
  • CLE credit for trainings: No
  • CLE credit for pro bono: No
  • Mentoring or supervision offered: No
  • Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement: No
  • Types of projects in need of Pro Bono help: Client counseling (e.g., brief advice)
  • Other Project Types: 30 minute free consultation
  • Volunteers may participate long-distance: No
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