Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland

Join the PBRC team! We are currently hiring for five positions, including: Database and Systems Administrator, HR Administrator, Staff Attorney, and Volunteer Manager. To view the full job descriptions, please visit probonomd.org/employment-opp….

TOMORROW! Valda Ricks, Staff Attorney of PBRC’s Courtroom Advocacy Project, will host a Professional Skills training discussing trial techniques. Register to either attend live or receive the webcast to watch on your own time at probonomd.org/skills-mentori….

UPDATE: Our website is back up and running. Thank you for your patience!

10/21: Unfortunately, PBRC's website has been hacked and is displaying information that we do not condone nor promote. We are working to get the website back up and running as soon as possible. If you have an urgent request, we advise that you call our office at 410-837-9379.

NEW TRAINING! Sponsored by PBRC and @mvlsprobono, this updated training will guide participants through the “nuts and bolts” of divorce and custody, addressing common challenges while providing practical tips for representing clients. To register, visit probonomd.org/divorce-custody.

Apply now to be a part of the 2024-2025 Professional Skills Academy cohort! PBRC's Academy is a one-year, service-learning program including training, mentoring, and pro bono opportunities for newer attorneys. Learn more and apply today at probonomd.org/academy.

Get to know Cesiah Fuentes, a 3L law student at @ubaltlaw! Read more about Cesiah’s volunteer experience and how she has balanced pro bono work with her studies, and why she will continue to do so as she starts her career: probonomd.org/volunteer-prof….

Cate Scenna, Director of PBRC's Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project, and longtime volunteer Bill Meyer, spoke to the Baltimore Banner about the state of the Baltimore Immigration Court, and how the overwhelmed system is affecting asylum seekers. thebaltimorebanner.com/community/balt….

Thank you to all who attended the Veterans Legal Assistance Conference & Training! This year, we were honored to have the Keynote provided by Major General Janeen L. Birckhead, currently serving as the Adjutant General for Maryland. To learn more, visit probonomd.org/veteransconfer….

The rent escrow system is meant to hold landlords accountable by allowing renters to pay their rent to the court – but this system is broken, which leaves renters vulnerable. Pass the Tenant Safety Act, @MDSenate, & #ProtectRenters. #mdga24#HousingJustice

Thank you, @shellyhettleman and @SarahForMD, for speaking up in committee to protect renters during tax sale! HB 243 needs to be fixed. No one should lose their home over water bills.

THIS FRIDAY! This year’s keynote at the Veterans Legal Assistance Conference and Training will be given by Major General Janeen L. Birckhead, currently serving as the Adjutant General for Maryland. Register for free at probonomd.org/veteransconfer…!

Early Bird Registration for the 25th Annual Partners for Justice Conference is now available! Save $25 when you register before this offer ends on 4/26.Register at the Early Bird price for a limited time at probonomd.org/conference!

The first clinic is today! Spread the word.

A little dismayed to find our our mayor is in favor of a state bill that would allow tenants to be displaced due to overdue water bills, via tax sale. It's both discriminatory and cruel, and I would ask @MayorBMScott to publicly denounce this bill.

Allison Harris, Director of PBRC's Home Preservation Project, spoke to WYPR about the predatory tax sale system and reforms our local government should take to protect historically marginalized homeowners. wypr.org/show/on-the-re…

Allison Harris, Director of PBRC's Home Preservation Project, spoke to @baltimoresun about the surprising turn this year’s legislative session has taken – much to the dismay of long-time advocates working to reform the tax sale system in Maryland. baltimoresun.com/2024/03/12/tax….

The Access to Justice Community needs your help to get #HB693 #SB481 out of Committee. Contact your legislators NOW to advocate to #FundCivilLegalAid in the amount of $14.6M this session. igniteadvocacy.com/go/act-now-vot…

Families w/children are the most likely demographic evicted For every dollar for eviction prevention, MD saves almost $2.50 Pass SB 370/HB 428 to protect Blueprint investment and keep kids in their community schools @SenBillFerg @SpeakerAJones #MDGA24 wypr.org/show/on-the-re…

Get to know Domonique Flowers, an attorney with PBRC’s Courtroom Advocacy Project since 2022, who you can find working at PBRC’s limited scope courthouse-based pro bono clinics for consumers and tenants! probonomd.org/staff-profile-….