Get Involved

Our passionate and dedicated staff, volunteers, fellows, and supporters in the community are at the heart of our work

Your involvement makes a difference for our clients

“I’ve never had anyone fight for me as hard as my BayLegal attorney did.”

- Suzanna Ramirez

"My BayLegal attorneys were very kind and helpful individuals. They took my case as their own, and did all the follow up very attentively. I will be forever grateful for their help."

- Freweini Solomon

"I remember as a kid, my mom received help from your agency. We stayed in our house for months to follow because of the help she received from you guys. I cannot thank you guys enough!”

- Maricela Garza

Join our practice! Employment Opportunities

Join Bay Area Legal Aid and make a difference in the lives of thousands of low-income people throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. BayLegal employees are bright, passionate people from diverse backgrounds, coming together to help our clients protect their families, their health, and their livelihoods. BayLegal offers a variety of employment opportunities for attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and support staff.

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Share your talent! Pro Bono / Volunteer

As the largest provider of free civil legal services in the San Francisco Bay Area, we rely on the support of hundreds of volunteers every year, including:

  • High School, College, and Law School Students
  • Law School Graduates
  • Paralegal Students and Active Paralegals
  • Pro Bono Attorneys
  • Community Volunteers
  • Other Private Sector Professionals

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Propose a project! Fellowships at BayLegal

BayLegal invites rising third year law students and recent law school graduates to propose innovative immigration focused fellowship projects for submission to Equal Justice Works, Skadden, and similar programs for 2025-2026/7. BayLegal plans to support fellowships focused on serving immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, and providing holistic services across our practice areas. 

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Support That Changes Lives

We count on the support of friends like you to help us provide meaningful access to the civil justice system through quality legal assistance regardless of a client’s location, language or disability.