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Have you ever thought about volunteering your legal talents to represent underprivileged client, but then encountered numerous obstacles that stopped your good-heartedness in its tracks? Below are ten common obstacles that keep many federal government attorneys from lending their training and talent to those in need. This website provides information to resolve these issues. This website will invigorate and excite you about doing pro bono legal work and help you find the pro bono legal work that fits your comfort level and busy schedule. After reading the information on this website, your good-heartedness will prevail!

TEN
There's no place to volunteer that is convenient
to where I live.

NINE
I get lost in Southeast Washington, DC.

EIGHT
I don't know the applicable law.

SEVEN
I don't have malpractice insurance.

SIX
I'm not a member of the Washington D.C., Virginia or Maryland Bars.

FIVE
I don't want to be bothered.

FOUR
It may conflict with work.

THREE
I've never been in a courtroom before.

TWO
I've never had a client with a face.

ONE
It takes too much time.