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Potential for Abuse Some states were reluctant to pass a CLE for Pro Bono Rule because of a concern about attorney reporting. In Wyoming, for example, which relies on attorneys self-reports of their pro bono work, there was a concern that attorneys
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Yes. As of summer of 2009, all unpaid judicial summer internships will count towards the mandatory pro bono requirement. To receive pro bono credit, students must submit an exit questionnaire and have their supervisors sign off on a supervisor's
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PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE CONTACTING THE FIRM. The firm generally does NOT perform work on a contingency fee basis, i.e. a basis where the firm receives a percentage (typically 35% or more) of any funds actually recovered. Firms that commonly do
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Pro Bono credit will only be granted for participation in mock trial programs developed to support disadvantaged students. Examples include organizations like Legal Outreach and generally do not include mock trial programs developed for university
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If you are a 1L student, you should carefully consider whether you are able take on the additional burden of a volunteer project. We especially recommend against any extra activities during the first quarter of law school. If you do choose to
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Yes. We encourage our attorneys to volunteer for pro bono projects and to identify pro bono projects in which they have a particular interest. We recognize the importance of giving back to our communities and one of our most important policies is
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Limited funding of pro bono activities may be requested. Funding is intended to facilitate student involvement in pro bono activities. Preference will be given to pro bono activities which maximize the direct impact funding will have on the
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In addition to the rewards stemming from being part of increasing access to justice, students who provide a minimum of 45 hours of pro bono legal services prior to graduation will be inducted into the Pro Bono Society and will be recognized for
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Chief Justice Ronald George of the California Supreme Court has stated, "If the motto 'and justice for all' becomes 'and justice for those who can afford it' we threaten the very underpinnings of our social contract." In California, there is
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* No. But for the attorney's representation of the alien, the attorney would not be furnishing such services to the employer. This is prohibited by the regulations.
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