Pro Se Project

In an effort to narrow the justice gap for unrepresented civil litigants, the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, collaborates with the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) to administer the Pro Se Project. The goal of the Project is to provide civil pro se litigants who receive a judicial referral with the opportunity to meaningfully consult with volunteer counsel. These volunteer lawyers make justice more accessible for pro se litigants by focusing their claims or defenses, guiding their cases through the judicial system more efficiently, and in some cases, helping them avoid litigation altogether.

Videos

What is the Pro Se Project?

Tiffany Sanders

The Pro Se Project and how it got started in Minnesota.

Pro Se Project Cases

Tiffany Sanders

Types of cases handled by the Pro Se Project

How the Pro Se Project Works

The Honorable Stephen Rau

How the Pro Se Project works from the viewpoint of a Magistrate Judge