Volunteer Opportunities

ways to get involved

Legal Prep has a strong tradition of engaging members of the community with Legal Prep students. Whether you are an individual or a member of a Chicago-area business or law firm please see some of the opportunities below.

For more information on any of these programs, contact Janisa Hicks at jhicks@legalprep.org.

join our Law programs- Negotiations,
Mock Trial, and Mapping the Future

Negotiations and Mock Trial pair Legal Prep students with an attorney or law student mentor. Over the course of the school year long program, students and volunteers will work through a series of structured lessons and activities which will provide students with a basic understanding of legal reasoning skills as well as unparalleled experiences and exposures to legal professionals. Firms provide sponsorship, attorneys, and are encouraged to join with a client or other partner in its Advisory adoption, providing a unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and the community.

serve as a mentor

Lawyers and business professionals who are interested in partnering with and guiding one student through their high school career are encouraged to take part in Legal Prep’s mentorship program. Mentors communicate and meet with Legal Prep students on a regular basis and provide advice on college, career, and the future. Apply HERE.

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become a law academy instructor

Members of the legal community are encouraged to provide law themed instruction to students on a singular or on-going basis. Students benefit and appreciate the insights and perspective of professionals outside of the education framework.

volunteer for group clean up/physical improvement projects

Firms and businesses can participate in group clean up or building improvement projects. Previous projects have included painting, clean up, and library cataloguing. If volunteers wish to work on projects with students this also could be done during weekday or weekend hours.

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