The Pro Bono Program at High Point University Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law has been established to distribute, coordinate, and provide pro bono opportunities for law students at HPU Law. The goals of the program are to:
- Work with members of the bar to help fill the gap in unmet legal needs in the High Point area, the state of North Carolina, and beyond.
- Provide students with opportunities to develop the professional and technical skills necessary to practice law.
- Allow students to explore a variety of practice areas outside of the classroom, clinic, externship, or summer internship experience.
- Support students to develop a lifelong commitment to pro bono service.
What is pro bono?
The HPU Pro Bono Program defines pro bono work as voluntary, uncompensated, law-related work that is performed under the supervision of an attorney and assists low-income people or others who do not have access to legal services, or to otherwise advance the public interest, public service, or social justice.
2026-2027 Pro Bono Board
Summer Pro Bono Fellowship
In the spring of 2026, High Point Law launched a Summer Pro Bono Fellowship through which students could gain meaningful, hands-on legal experience while serving the local community. This program consisted of coordinated monthly pro bono projects in partnership with local attorneys and legal service providers. Participating students had the opportunity to work on a variety of impactful initiatives, while building professional connections and practical skills.
Projects have included:
- Lawyer on the Line with Legal Aid of North Carolina where students worked under attorney supervision to handle landlord-tenant issues
- High Point Courthouse Eviction Court with Legal Aid of North Carolina & UNCG where students helped pro se litigants navigate the eviction appeal process
- Virtual Wills Clinic with Legal Aid of North Carolina where students served citizens throughout North Carolina