LACBA Dispute Resolution Services

Dispute Resolution Services Community Program

The program promotes and provides accessible and effective conflict resolution services to individuals who work or reside in the Los Angeles County. The Community Service intern will work closely with one of the Community Program Coordinators. Interns will have the opportunity to get involved in different focus areas within the Community Program, such as case management, program development initiatives, outreach, research/writing, non-profit organization management. Student Interns are eligible to participate in the DRS 30-Hour Basic Mediation Training Course. At minimum candidates must complete an agreed upon number of hours as negotiated by the intern's home institution and DRS (typically a minimum of 100 hours).

For further information, law school students should contact the LACBA Director of Mediation and Training & Education, Karenjot Bhangoo by sending email to kbhangoo@lacba.org.

Youth Conflict Resolution Program

For further information, law school students should contact the LACBA Director of Mediation and Training & Education, Karenjot Bhangoo by sending email to kbhangoo@lacba.org.

LACBA Domestic Violence Project

Law student volunteers help victims of domestic violence prepare the paperwork to petition for a temporary restraining order. Volunteers will work directly and personally with the victims. Requirements: two sessions per month for a complete semester. A session is Monday-Friday, for either the AM (9-noon), or PM (1:30-4:00) sessions. Session attendance must be consistent. For example, every other Thursday morning, or the first Monday of the month in the afternoon, and the second Friday of the month in the morning. English literacy and computer literacy are required. Dress must be casual professional, no jeans or sandals.

This is not a "paid" opportunity. All participants will serve on a pro bono basis. Volunteers will be trained on site.

For further information, law school students should contact the LACBA Domestic Violence Project Volunteer Coordinator, Sara Rondon by sending email to srondon@lacba.org.