Pro Bono Committee

The Pro Bono Committee helps SABA-NC members use their legal skills to serve community and expand access to justice.

What We Do

LEGAL CLINICS: Organize and support clinics that provide community members with legal information and assistance. See, for example, routine walk-in legal clinics referenced below.

NATURALIZATION SUPPORT: Help community members navigate naturalization and citizenship-related processes.

EXPANDED COMMUNITY NEEDS: Explore additional service areas, including family law and domestic violence related support.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Connect attorneys, lawyers students, and community members with meaningful pro bono work.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: Work with legal services provides and community organizations to expand reach and impact.

Walk-in Legal Clinics

SABA-NC’s Pro Bono Committee organizes walk-in legal clinics at the India Community Center (ICC) in Milpitas, per the schedule shown below. We are unable to take appointments.  

India Community Center
525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035
Every 3rd Sunday of the Month from 10am-12pm Pacific

Volunteer Opportunities

Please email probono@southasianbar.org if you are interested in volunteering at one of our upcoming legal clinics.

Benefits Of Volunteering

California Licensed Attorneys: By volunteering just a few hours a month, you can directly assist community members who otherwise have limited access to legal services due to financial restrictions.  No special training is required, and any California-licensed attorney can volunteer.  Immigration attorneys who are both licensed and not licensed to practice in California are welcome to volunteer.  Volunteers will be given the necessary materials, tools and training to effectively provide legal assistance and direct community members to the appropriate legal resources.  Often, what may seem like basic legal knowledge to you can lead to the efficient resolution of a legal problem when shared with a community member. The success of the legal clinics depends on support from a solid network of attorneys.  

Law Students, Law Graduates, or Non-CA Licensed Attorneys: Please check with probono@southasianbar.org before going to the routine walk-in clinics. You would be partnered with an experienced attorney and be exposed to various areas of law. While you won't be able to provide legal advise, you can assist attorney volunteers with intake and coordination. We can also use your help with marketing and outreach. 

Accolades

SABA-NC’s Pro Bono Legal Clinics received the 2010 State Bar of California President’s Pro Bono Award and the 2012 Santa Clara County Bar Association Unsung Heroes Award.