Exploring the Benefits of Pro Bono Work for Lawyers Pro bono work, or volunteer legal services, plays a crucial role in the legal profession. It not only serves the community but also brings numerous benefits to lawyers themselves. In this article, we will delve into the advantages of pro bono work for lawyers and shed light on its positive impact on society. (135 views)
David Tseng: Citizen Lawyer Fighting for Equality and Giving Back to the Community Since he graduated from UCLA School of Law in 1984, David Tseng has become a leader in the civil rights, public service, and public policy arenas. His résumé reads like the stuff of many a young law clerk's dreams. Past positions include White House Senior Pension Policy Advisor in the Clinton Administration, Executive Director of Parents, Families and Friends of... (217 views)
How LRAPs Can Help You Pursue a Career in Public Interest Law More law school graduates are able to pursue careers in public service than ever before because of loan repayment assistance programs (LRAPs) at more than 50 law schools. The programs help students manage educational debts that can exceed $100,000 in exchange for pubic interest jobs. (136 views)
Pro Bono Work Benefits Clients and Lawyers Alike: Here's Why It's the best legal representation money can't buy. In an age and a capitalist society that worships the almighty dollar and the bottom line, pro bono work remains a seemingly anachronistic holdover in the legal profession. (134 views)
Public Defender Frank Dunham, Jr. of the Eastern District of Virginia: An Overview Can you imagine defending a client you've never met? That's what Federal Public Defender Frank Dunham, Jr., did for two years with alleged ''enemy combatant'' Yaser Esam Hamdi. After being held without charge since his November 2001 capture in Afghanistan, Hamdi was recently scheduled for release, but this has now been delayed. LawCrossing speaks to Dunham about that case... (502 views)