Pro Bono
Legal services are provided free of charge to individuals or organizations who cannot afford them.
What is Pro Bono?
Pro Bono work involves legal services provided voluntarily and free of charge to individuals or organizations unable to afford representation, often addressing civil rights, public interest, or social justice matters.
Why It Matters?
It expands access to justice, supports community needs, and fulfills professional ethical obligations for attorneys.
Example
A law firm provides pro bono representation to a nonprofit facing a regulatory compliance issue.
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