Many thanks to our current volunteers in our Volunteer Attorney Program (VAP).  Here are some resources and information to help you do your work. 

SMRLS forms

• Attestation of Citizenship
• Authorization for Release of Information 
• Case Closing Form pdf  
• Case Closing Form ONLINE 
• Dissolution Worksheet 
• Representation Agreement 
• Volunteer Attorney Reimbursement Policy

Legal forms

• Minnesota State Courts forms
• Minnesota State Courts Self Help Center
• In Forma Pauperis—fee waiver
• Supplemental In Forma Pauperis—fee waiver 

Legal resources

• Homeless Youth Handbook
• LawHelpMN: Legal information for clients
• Pro Bono To Go: Interview guides and checklists to help you in your pro bono work
• ProJusticeMN: Legal information and resources for pro bono attorneys, including forms, background information, training information, practice tools
• Minnesota Rules of Professional Responsibility 6.1  
• Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education: Rule on CLE credits for pro bono service
• Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education: Rule on Emeritus pro bono service
• Minnesota State Bar Association North Star Pro Bono Recognition Program

SMRLS VAP Coordinators

Emily Bowen, Metro Coordinator

Renee Krause, Southeast Coordinator

Forrest McKnight, Southwest Coordinator 

507-387-6820

forrest.mcknight@smrls.org

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