At UCLA School of Law, students can make a voluntary pledge to complete at least 50 pro bono hours (as defined by UCLA Law) before graduating, starting when they matriculate at UCLA Law. Students who meet that pledge will be honored at graduation with special recognition of their contributions.
The minimum hours required for each level of distinction are listed below:
JD Students
Celebrating the Class of 2023 Pro Bono Distinction graduates.
Celebrating the Class of 2023 Pro Bono Distinction graduates.
Celebrating the Class of 2023 Pro Bono Distinction graduates.
Celebrating the Class of 2023 Pro Bono Distinction graduates.
This April, nearly 200 members of the UCLA School of Law community gathered in the Shapiro Courtyard for the school’s fifth annual U. Serve L.A. Celebration honoring students and alumni for their commitments to pro bono, public interest, and public service.