Navigation JALA’s Pro Bono Alternative Spring Break sees record participation and expanded services
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s (JALA) Alternative Spring Break program pairs law students with volunteer attorneys to provide pro bono legal services to seniors, including drafting advance directives and simple wills. “I am amazed at the success of Alternative Spring Break and how this clinic has grown,” said Aaron J. Irving, JALA’s director of pro bono. “I am very thankful for each law school’s participation, the students’ dedication to pro bono work, and our great pro bono attorneys and federal judiciary for their support. This clinic highlights the importance of pro bono work and the need for this type of service in our community. I am ready, willing, and able to host similar clinics for students and attorneys at other times throughout the year, so please let me know if you would like to take part in similar projects.” Pictured here are students from Stetson University, University of Florida, and Jacksonville University law schools, alongside volunteer attorneys.
Each year, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s (JALA) Pro Bono Unit hosts law students for its Alternative Spring Break program. This year, JALA expanded its program to include not one, but two Alternative Spring Breaks.
“During Alternative Spring Break, students are on-site at senior residential centers where they draft advance directives,” said Aaron J. Irving, JALA’s director of pro bono. “These documents are invaluable, especially to senior members of our community, and include a power of attorney, living will, designation of health care surrogate, and designation of pre-need guardian.”
