Pro Bono Legal Volunteers

Pro bono attorneys are essential to HRI’s ability to provide high-quality legal representation to immigrants seeking humanitarian protections. By volunteering their legal skills, attorneys help expand HRI’s capacity to represent people who might otherwise have difficulty accessing legal counsel.

In Fiscal Year 2025, volunteer attorneys have contributed more than $1.4 million in pro bono legal services to HRI clients.

You do not need to be an immigration law expert to volunteer. HRI provides training, resources, and ongoing mentorship from experienced legal staff. Our team is available to answer questions, review documents, provide guidance, and support volunteers throughout the life of a case.

Pro Bono Opportunities

HRI offers both full case representation and limited representation opportunities, allowing attorneys to engage based on their interests, experience, and availability. Opportunities vary based on HRI’s current caseload and client needs and may include:

Non-Litigation Opportunities

  • Affirmative asylum cases

  • U visa cases for eligible survivors of qualifying crimes

  • VAWA cases for eligible survivors of domestic or family violence

  • Select immigration matters involving children

Litigation Opportunities

  • Defensive asylum cases before the immigration court

  • Select Texas family court matters involving children, including Suits Affecting the Parent Child Relationship (SAPCRs), which typically require only one court appearance

Attorneys who are unable to commit to full case representation may also be able to assist with limited scope legal needs. These opportunities provide additional ways to contribute legal expertise while making a more defined time commitment.

Whether you are interested in full case representation, a limited representation opportunity, or courtroom experience, HRI works to connect volunteers with opportunities that align with their interests and availability.

Attorneys, law firms, and corporate legal departments interested in providing pro bono representation are encouraged to connect with us to learn about current opportunities.

Interested in volunteering your legal expertise? Contact volunteer@hrionline.org to learn about current pro bono opportunities.

Pro bono attorneys are essential to HRI’s ability to provide high-quality legal representation to immigrants seeking humanitarian protections. By volunteering their legal skills, attorneys help expand HRI’s capacity to represent people who might otherwise have difficulty accessing legal counsel.

In Fiscal Year 2025, volunteer attorneys have contributed more than $1.4 million in pro bono legal services to HRI clients.

You do not need to be an immigration law expert to volunteer. HRI provides training, resources, and ongoing mentorship from experienced legal staff. Our team is available to answer questions, review documents, provide guidance, and support volunteers throughout the life of a case.

Pro Bono Opportunities

HRI offers both full case representation and limited representation opportunities, allowing attorneys to engage based on their interests, experience, and availability. Opportunities vary based on HRI’s current caseload and client needs and may include:

Non-Litigation Opportunities

  • Affirmative asylum cases

  • U visa cases for eligible survivors of qualifying crimes

  • VAWA cases for eligible survivors of domestic or family violence

  • Select immigration matters involving children

Litigation Opportunities

  • Defensive asylum cases before the immigration court

  • Select Texas family court matters involving children, including Suits Affecting the Parent Child Relationship (SAPCRs), which typically require only one court appearance

Attorneys who are unable to commit to full case representation may also be able to assist with limited scope legal needs. These opportunities provide additional ways to contribute legal expertise while making a more defined time commitment.

Whether you are interested in full case representation, a limited representation opportunity, or courtroom experience, HRI works to connect volunteers with opportunities that align with their interests and availability.

Attorneys, law firms, and corporate legal departments interested in providing pro bono representation are encouraged to connect with us to learn about current opportunities.

Interested in volunteering your legal expertise? Contact volunteer@hrionline.org to learn about current pro bono opportunities.

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