Volunteering with Pro Bono SG
If you want to use your skills to make a difference, we invite you to volunteer with Pro Bono SG. Your expertise can be used to improve the lives of those in need through one of three options:
Kindly note that the list below is non-exhaustive and if you would like to find out more about how you can contribute, you may email volunteer@probono.sg.
Who can volunteer?
- Singapore Qualified Lawyers with Practising Certificate
- Singapore Qualified Lawyers without Practising Certificate
- Foreign Qualified Lawyers
- Anyone else with a passion for helping those in need!
Please find a list of volunteering opportunities below. Kindly note that the list below is non-exhaustive and if you would like to find out more about how you can contribute, you may sign up as a volunteer or email at volunteer@probono.sg
Volunteering Opportunities
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Singapore Qualified Lawyers with Practising Certificate
Singapore Qualified Lawyers without Practising Certificate
Foreign Qualified Lawyers
Anyone else with a passion for helping those in need!
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Ad Hoc Pro Bono Scheme |
Dependent on case |
Provide legal representation for persons with exceptional circumstances who do not meet criteria for existing legal aid schemes, regardless of nationality. |
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Criminal Legal Aid Scheme |
Dependent on case |
Provide criminal defence representation for needy accused persons facing non-capital charges, regardless of nationality. |
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Family Justice Support Scheme |
Dependent on case |
Provide legal representation for needy foreign spouses with Singapore children or persons facing family law issues and who marginally fail Legal Aid Bureau’s means test |
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Ad hoc basis |
Act as an interpreter for applicants who are unable to speak or understand English |
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Project Law Help |
Ad hoc basis |
Non-litigation commercial legal guidance to non-profit organisations in Singapore |
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Legal Clinics |
Monday to Friday evenings or Sunday morning |
Provide legal guidance to needy applicants |
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Monday to Friday evenings or Sunday morning |
Act as an interpreter for applicants who are unable to speak or understand English |
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Board Member of Charities |
As needed basis, PBSG will refer interested volunteers to NVPC |
Sit on the board of charities (this is done through Centre for Non-Profit Leadership BoardMatch programme) |
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Knowledge/Content Development |
Ad hoc basis |
Help with drafting accessible and bite size up to date legal content. Copywriting and editing, graphic designer, video editing, videography, photography, digital marketing, content creation for social media and other publicity material. |
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Law Awareness |
Ad hoc basis |
Research support for current legal awareness topics. Speaker/moderator for webinars/talks |
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Migrant Worker Initiatives |
Ad hoc basis – mostly on Sundays |
Provide assistance in areas such as outreach events, translation, interpretation, legal clinic administration etc. |
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Pro Bono Research Initiatives |
Ad hoc basis |
Provide research support to pro bono practitioners undertaking complex and important criminal and civil litigation. |
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Project Schools |
Ad hoc basis |
Deliver fixed law awareness modules to youths between 14 -17 years old. Teaching materials will be provided (includes activity sheets and presentation slides) |
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Administrative Support |
Ad hoc basis or term basis |
Event support, fundraising, data mining, etc. |
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Internships
Preference for current law undergraduates/ students waiting to enter law school. However students awaiting A Level/ IB results are also welcome to apply.
Requirements:
Applicants must be aged 18 and above
Currently enrolled to study and/ or are studying a law degree*.
If you are interested to intern with us, please complete the Student Volunteer Application Form, attaching:
- A photograph
- CV/Resume
- Educational qualifications and transcripts
We will contact you if you are shortlisted for an attachment.
*If you are a student at NUS, SMU or SUSS please kindly note that we have an existing partnership with your schools on internship opportunities. Please kindly contact your school administrator on this.
