LSC's 2020 Innovations in Technology Conference

Volunteers are an important part of resource management. Engaging law students and law firms is increasingly important given the volume of cases needing representation. In an effort to engage more law students, the Florida Bar Foundation in partnership with SavvySuit developed the Florida Pro Bono Law School Challenge competition. But what makes a good competition? What gets law students excited about participating in legal services? How can legal aid organizations re-characterize pro bono recruitment into the form of a game? This session will explore the gamification of pro bono through the Law School Challenge by presenting practical technology applications to engage volunteers, lessons learned, obstacles overcome, and future plans. Session presenters will also discuss the importance of user feedback from project surveys both during the game and after its conclusion. Finally, a Florida law student will talk about law student volunteer recruitment and their experience with the Law School Challenge and beyond.