Law Practice
Apr. 8, 2015
Nonprofits will need help to absorb mandatory pro bono
The State Bar is considering whether to require 50 hours of mandatory pro bono service. Sounds like a good idea, but is California ready for it? By Phong Wong
California is considering whether to require 50 hours of mandatory pro bono service. The proposal is grounded upon the commitment to not only develop the legal skills of law students and young attorneys, but also to close the justice gap by creating an additional source of free or reduced-cost legal services for those in need.
Sounds like a win-win, but is California ready for it?
With the overwhelming need for free and low cos...
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