Law Practice
Mar. 19, 2011
The Pros of Pro Bono: Why Legal Professionals Can and Should Give Back
Escape the daily drill of law firm work by adding variety and inspiration through pro bono opportunities. By Jessica Klarer Pride of Casey Garry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield LLP.
The sluggish economy has been good and bad for the legal profession. The downside is obvious: a surge in layoffs, fewer billable hours and overall workplace malaise. The upside? An increase in attorneys investing extra time and energy into pro bono - a term which refers to legal work attorneys do without fees - and other community service work. In fact, according to ABA polls, the amount of pro bono legal work is up substantially in the Un...
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