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The New Lawyer Supplement

May 31, 2007

Four-Step Guide for Junior Associates Choosing a Pro Bono Project

Working on pro bono projects or cases can be rewarding or miserable for junior associates at law firms. Some junior associates enjoy lasting experiences while adding value to the firm when doing pro bono work, but others find themselves trapped in a nightmare case that eats away at their billable hours and makes the partners unhappy.

By David Grenardo

      Working on pro bono projects or cases can be rewarding or miserable for junior associates at law firms. Some junior associates enjoy lasting experiences while adding value to the firm when doing pro bono work, but others find themselves trapped in a nightmare case that eats away at their billable hours and makes the partners unhappy.
      Understanding what is critical in choos...

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