11 Mar 2022
The University of Nebraska College of Law was recognized as a 2021 Pro Bono Leader for its dedication to pro bono work and participation in the American Bar Association’s Free Legal Answers Program. Nebraska Law is the only law school that has received this recognition for four consecutive years.
The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service presents annual recognition to individual attorneys, law firms and law departments that have provided extraordinary pro bono services through the ABA Free Legal Answers program.
As part of this virtual advice clinic, users post their civil legal questions to their state’s website. Attorney volunteers who are authorized to provide pro bono assistance select questions to answer and provide legal information and advice.
“The Free Legal Answers Program allows our faculty and students to provide legal advice to a broader population,” said Dean Richard Moberly. “I am extremely proud of Nebraska Law’s continued participation in a program that supports the low-income and rural populations that lack access to justice in our state.”
The Pro Bono Leader distinction recognizes organizations that have collectively answered 75 or more questions during the calendar year, and individuals who answered 50 or more questions.
College of Law students and faculty answered 89 total questions last year.
Professor Sullivan also received individual recognition as a Pro Bono Leader. In addition to dedicating his own time to answering questions, Professor Sullivan supervised law students participating in this program.