Pro Bono Programs

The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania seeks attorneys to represent pro se litigants in civil rights cases and dispute resolution professionals to mediate those cases.

Participants in these Programs:

• Gain invaluable experience in federal court.
• Build dispute resolution and litigation skills through practical experience.
• Handle intellectually challenging issues involving Constitutional law.
• Positively impact underserved communities by providing services free of charge to indigent or incarcerated litigants.
• Satisfy annual pro bono commitments and requirements.
• Earn CLE credits.

Click here for more information about these Pro Bono Programs and how to become involved. 

Pro Bono Case Opportunities

Click here for a list of cases awaiting the appointment of pro bono counsel.

Pro Bono Forms and Instructions

Click here for forms and instructions related to pro bono appearances.

Pro Bono CLEs and Events

Click here for information about upcoming and past educational programs presented by the Court and recognition events.

Pro Bono Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact us at PAWD_Pro_Bono@pawd.uscourts.gov.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Pro Bono attorneys and mediators are appointed only in cases that are pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and only after the presiding judicial officer has entered an order in a case directing such appointment(s).  Members of the public who require pro bono assistance in any other circumstance should contact local legal aid societies or bar associations.