Thank you for your work on this pro bono case. Now that your case is resolved, please complete the following survey for our records. Not only is this information essential for grant reporting purposes, but it is also what we submit to the court for Madden exemption purposes - so please be sure to fill out this form to ensure you receive credit!

Email *

Your Name *

First Name

Last Name

Client's Name *

First Name

Last Name

What type of case was this? (i.e. bankruptcy) *

Case Closing Date *

YYYY

Total number of hours spent on this case: *

Note, if this case was open more than one calendar year, please list the hours completed for each year. For example: 25 hours (2022), 3 hours (2023).

Your normal billable rate: *

Please list any other attorneys with whom you worked on this case and their hours (if applicable):

For example: Jane Doe (8 hours), John Doe (15 hours). If you are unsure of the number of hours another attorney contributed, please share this form link with them to fill about themselves OR notify VLJ and we will reach out to them.

Amount of any attorneys' fees you were awarded:

If you were not awarded any, please leave blank.

CASE INFORMATION

What was the client's goal in this case? *

What did your representation entail? *

What was the outcome of this case? *

If you ran into any problems in this case (whether related to the client, the legal issue, the adversary, etc.), please describe them here:

Did this case involve a particularly compelling issue or rewarding outcome (such that VLJ might want to share the client's story, assuming s/he gives permission)? If so, please explain:

VLJ VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Has your work on this pro bono matter increased your professional skills in any of the following areas?

Improved client communication skills *

Improved negotiation skills *

Improved litigation skills *

Increased understanding of substantive law/procedure in case type *

Developed greater understanding of the cycle of poverty and how it impacts pro se litigants *

Throughout the case, would you say you were satisfied with the TRAINING PROVIDED *

Throughout the case, would you say you were satisfied with the MATERIALS AND RESOURCES *

Throughout the case, would you say you were satisfied with the MENTORSHIP *

Throughout the case, would you say you were satisfied with the COMMUNICATION WITH VLJ STAFF *

Throughout the case, would you say you were satisfied with the overall experience with VLJ's program *

Please share any additional comments about knowledge or skills developed through this pro bono work.

FUTURE PRO BONO WORK

Are you interested in volunteering with VLJ again (now or in the future)? *

Yes

Maybe

If so, in what capacity are you interested in volunteering? (Check all that apply) *

Taking cases for full representation

Taking limited-scope cases, including but not limited to brief consults, file review, brief advocacy, etc.

Mentoring less experienced volunteers in a particular area of law --- you must have 5+ years of experience

Training other volunteer lawyers --- speaking at CLE training

Leading legal seminars to the public

Serving as an in-house volunteer at VLJ

Volunteering at a limited-scope legal clinic (primarily in Newark, NJ)

Other

May we share any of your comments using your name on our web site or in newsletters, reports, fundraising efforts, etc.? *

Yes

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Thank you!

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice, PO Box 32040, Newark, NJ 07102973-645-1955vlj@vljnj.org

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
PO Box 32040
Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: (973) 645-1955
Fax: (973) 645-1954

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