Learn About the Many WSBA Volunteer Opportunities
- Big News! The 2023 Volunteer Application is Now Open. Apply today!
- Not sure which volunteer opportunity is right for you? No worries, we can help! Complete the Complete the Volunteer Interest Form and we will contact you with more information about the opportunities that may match with your interests.
- Join an Information Session to Learn More! Each session is held virtually noon–1 p.m.
Session 1: March 24
Session 2: March 31
Email barleaders@wsba.org to learn more! - View the WSBA Volunteer Guide to see what groups may be right for you.
- Schedule a Chat or email WSBA Volunteer Engagement Advisor Paris Eriksen at parise@wsba.org to get your questions answered!
- Take this fun Quiz: Which Type of Legal Volunteer Are You?
- And Explore below:
The best way to engage with your bar association? Volunteer!
The 2023 Volunteer Application is now open. The WSBA offers many interesting and unique opportunities to better your bar association and the legal community. The application deadline is April 21.
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 — coming soon!
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Member Engagement Council — coming soon!
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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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Practice of Law Board
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Other Positions
Conflicts Review Officer (no vacancy)
Disciplinary Advisory Round Table
Records Request Appeals Officer (no vacancy)
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
Assist veterans through the Call to Duty program.
Questions?
Contact Volunteer Engagement Advisor Paris Eriksen at parise@wsba.org.
