Get Involved with CFJ
Counsel for Justice offers various opportunities for individuals
who are passionate about advocating for justice and equality.
Volunteer with CFJ
Join a community of dedicated legal professionals committed to justice and equality.
Help us create a more just LA by using your skills and passion for pro bono work. Counsel for Justice has opportunities for volunteer attorneys and law students to provide direct legal services, empowering people with the knowledge and support necessary to effectively understand and navigate their legal challenges.
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Why Volunteer With Us?
Drive Change. Engage in meaningful pro bono work that helps dismantle systemic barriers to justice.
Professional Development. Gain hands-on experience working directly with clients, helping them navigate the legal system. Volunteers are exposed to new legal practice areas and develop and enhance skills that are invaluable in all areas of practice.
Community Impact. Directly contribute to societal change through our core projects:
Domestic Violence. Assist survivors in restraining order cases, helping them meet their goals for safety for themselves and their families.
Housing. Help tenants facing eviction understand their rights and complete their Answer forms, ensuring they have a fair chance to be heard in court.
Immigration. Provide services from legal information and forms prep to full representation to immigrants seeking a safe, stable life in the U.S.
Veterans. Support veterans in need through direct legal services in areas like record-clearing and eviction defense.
Fulfillment & Recognition. Find personal meaning and joy in utilizing your skills to assist underrepresented individuals in need. Counsel for Justice recognizes and celebrates the contributions of our volunteer attorneys.
Volunteer Programs
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“I have been privileged to work with the Domestic Violence Project which provides essential legal services to victims who are in grave need protection by obtaining temporary restraining orders. The amazing team at the Domestic Violence Project provides top-notch legal services with the utmost compassion and care to each and every victim. I am beyond honored to be part of such a wonderful team of staff and volunteers providing such vital services to the community.”
Volunteer Attorney with the Domestic Violence Project
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“My work on behalf of the people served by the CFJ Veterans Project is especially meaningful to me. I always wanted to do something that would validate for military veterans the draft deferment that made it easy for me to enter the legal profession. Through the Veterans Project, I have been able to pay back some of the debt I owe to those who served.”
Volunteer Attorney with the Veterans Project
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“Working with CFJ’s immigration project has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my work life. Meeting clients from all over the world has exposed me to the hardships faced by those who have left their homes and families to make a life in the United States. The legal help we provide at the immigration clinic has enormous impacts, affecting not only the clients in front of us each day, but future generations as well. I’m honored to be a part of that work.”
Volunteer Attorney with the Immigration Project
Current Job Openings at CFJ
Project Receptionist — Domestic Violence Project