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Law Practice

Nov. 18, 2008

Guiding Students to Strong Law Firm Pro Bono Programs

A Stanford Law School program publicizes law firms' self-reported data on pro bono participation. They hope to help students make informed choices about the firms they decide to work for.

By Amelia Hansen
Daily Journal Staff Writer

One afternoon, on the heels of on-campus law firm interviews, Davida Brook spoke confidently about her career prospects.

"Compared to my classmates, I felt so knowledgeable about these firms and what I should be looking for," said Brook, 24. "I felt very empowered to ask the 'hard' questions."

A second-year student at Stanford Law School, Brook is president of Building a Better Legal Profession. ...

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