The Law Firm Pro Bono Resource Guide

The Australian Pro Bono Manual is an indispensable source of sound advice and relevant information on pro bono best practice. Pro bono legal work is considered a professional responsibility and benefits the lawyers, firms and clients involved. There are advantages, however, in a planned and coordinated approach a structured pro bono program is key to establishing a sustainable pro bono culture in any firm.The third edition of the Manual has been completely revised and updated, and includes information tailored to mid-sized and small firms. For large firms looking to refine or grow their pro bono practice, the Manual remains an essential reference point. Featuresthe current models of pro bono assistancedefining 'pro bono' for the firm, setting strategic objectives and establishing criteria for pro bono workpro bono and corporate social responsibilitythe importance of leadership and promoting a strong pro bono culturethe legal assistance sector and how to source pro bono workrecord-keeping, evaluation, crediting and recognising pro bono workpro bono FAQs and best practice, and more. Related TitlesAustralian Pro Bono Centre, Pro bono partnerships and models a practical guide to what works (2016)

With profiles of pro bono programs at nearly 100 top firms, this new Vault guide allows law students and attorneys to assess law firms' commitment to pro bono work. Each profile includes detailed information on the firm's program , including recent clients and awards.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Many lawyers become attorneys out of a desire to work on civic-minded or idealistic projects--from capital punishment defense cases to nonprofit organization representation. They're able to pursue this sort of work even while working at large corporate firms because these firms all have a long history of taking on pro bono work. With profiles of pro bono programs at nearly 100 top firms, this new Vault guide allows law students and attorneys to assess law firms' commitment to pro bono work. Each profile includes detailed information on the firm's program, including recent clients and awards.