Learn About the Many WSBA Volunteer Opportunities
2025 Volunteer Application Period Now Closed
The deadline to apply was May 30. Applications received by the deadline will receive priority consideration and be entered into a random drawing to win one of three WSBA 'swag bags.' For questions or inquiries about the status of an application, please email barleaders@wsba.org.
The application must be reopened for specific entities.
Learn more about Volunteering with WSBA
- WSBA Members in Inactive, Honorary or Pro Bono status are now eligible to apply for most WSBA Committees and Councils!
- Take a look at this Overview of WSBA Entity Volunteer Opportunities (updated April 2025)
- Volunteer Member Eligibility at a Glance (updated April 2025) for details.
- Schedule a Chat or email WSBA Manager of Volunteer Engagement Paris Eriksen at parise@wsba.org to get your questions answered!
- Complete the Volunteer Interest Form and a WSBA staff member will contact you. Note: this is not the volunteer application.
- Email barleaders@wsba.org with any questions.
And Explore below:
WSBA Committees, Boards & Councils
Created by the Board of Governors, these groups play an important role in furthering the mission of the WSBA to serve the public and members of the legal profession, ensure the integrity of the legal profession and to champion justice.
Committee on Professional Ethics
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Continuing Legal Education Committee
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Council on Public Defense
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Court Rules & Procedures Committee
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council
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Editorial Advisory Committee
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Judicial Recommendation Committee
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Legislative Review Committee
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Long Range Strategic Planning Council
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Member Engagement Council
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Pro Bono and Public Service Committee
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Small Town and Rural Committee
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Washington Young Lawyers Committee
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WSBA Regulatory Boards and Panels
Created by court rule
Act as a Legal Custodian
Serve as a Hearing Officer
Adjunct Disciplinary Counsel
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Board of Bar Examiners
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Character & Fitness Board
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Client Protection Board
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Law Clerk Board
Supreme Court Boards and Panels
Have a direct impact on the important work delegated to the WSBA by the Washington Supreme Court.
Access to Justice Board
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Disciplinary Board
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Disciplinary Selection Panel
Hearing Officer
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Limited License Legal Technician Board
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Limited Practice Board
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Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board
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Pathways to Licensure Steering Committee
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Practice of Law Board
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Other Positions
Disciplinary Advisory Round Table
Records Request Appeals Officer
Young Lawyer Liaisons to Sections
Educate Legal Professionals
Help develop or present a CLE program or new member educational program.
Write for WSBA
Authors Wanted! For WSBA's Washington State Bar News magazine or NWSidebar blog.
Possible Contribution Options:
Submissions for Beyond the Bar Number (downloadable form).
Letters to the Editor (must respond to content in the magazine): email to wabarnews@wsba.org
Book Reviews: Submit form found here.
Email wabarnews@wsba.org
Provide Legal Services to the Public
Questions?
Contact WSBA's Manager of Volunteer Engagement Paris Eriksen at parise@wsba.org.
