Pro Bono / Volunteer

MIRC welcomes volunteer attorneys, students, and interpreters/translators for both in-person and remote opportunities. Here is a current list of our pro bono volunteers. Thank you for all you do!

How to Register

Ready to get started? Please first register here and someone will contact you to get involved. You can also sign up for specific opportunities below:

Volunteer with the Habeas Project

In collaboration with the ACLU of Michigan, MIRC’s Habeas Hope Operation aims to strengthen statewide capacity for habeas representation of immigrant detainees through coordinated training and collaboration. If you are an attorney interested in volunteering to represent immigrant detainees in habeas petitions, please sign up here!

If you are not an attorney but would like to volunteer your time as an interpreter/translator to assist attorneys representing immigrant detainees in habeas cases, please sign up here!

Other Volunteer Opportunities

If one of the following volunteer opportunities interests you, hit the “Interested?” button and complete the form. Our team will get in touch with you shortly to guide you through the next steps or answer any questions before you commit.

Support Provided

  • Screening all clients for program eligibility prior to placement
  • Matching clients with pro bono volunteers based on location and substantive area of law
  • Providing training materials and ongoing mentorship on immigration cases
  • Offering opportunities for pro bono attorneys to co-counsel matters
  • Malpractice Insurance Coverage for attorneys on all pro bono placed cases

Contact Info

Questions? Email mirc-pro-bono@michiganimmigrant.org. We are happy to help!