Monthly Archives: July 2013

Prospective Law Students Favor Pro Bono Requirement

Posted on July 30, 2013 by centerforprobono

As more states move towards a mandatory pro bono requirement for admission to the bar, one voice is missing from the discussion – law students. What do students, and those thinking about entering the law, think about this professional obligation? A recent … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Pro Bono Store is Now Open!

Posted on July 25, 2013 by centerforprobono

Over the past four years, the ABA’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service has succeeded in creating an annual national spotlight on pro bono. Our collective efforts are helping to increase access to justice for all. This year’s National Celebration … Continue reading →

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New Book: Helping a Hero

Posted on July 23, 2013 by centerforprobono

The Center for Pro Bono is excited to have played a part in the most recent in a series of legal literacy children’s books published by ABA Publishing — Helping a Hero. The book follows a family with a veteran … Continue reading →

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American Lawyer’s 2013 Pro Bono Report

Posted on July 17, 2013 by centerforprobono

American Lawyer has released its 2013 Pro Bono Report. The report notes that while revenue for big law firms has increased, pro bono work has declined for the second consecutive year. This drop includes both total pro bono hours and average hours per … Continue reading →

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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Adopts Legal Assistance Recommendations

Posted on July 11, 2013 by centerforprobono

Recently, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) adopted recommendations on improving the availability of legal assistance. Developed by a special committee chaired by David M. Godfrey, a Senior Attorney at the ABA Commission on Law and Aging, the … Continue reading →

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California’s proposed practical skills requirement

Posted on July 8, 2013 by centerforprobono

California State Bar’s Task Force on Admissions Regulation Reform has unanimously approved a draft proposal of new practical skills requirement for admission to the State Bar. Under the proposal, new attorneys would have to complete several levels of training that … Continue reading →

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Pro Bono Summer Reading

Posted on July 1, 2013 by centerforprobono

It’s summer! Time to dust off the beach blanket, fire up the grill, and catch up on your pro bono reading while lounging by the pool! Here are our recommendations: Supporting Justice III: A Report on the Pro Bono Work … Continue reading →

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