Law for The Poor

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f. The case is likely to provide good training for associates
g. The case is not likely to strain the firm's resource capacity
h. Other:
13. Does your firm consult with public interest or legal services groups in
any of the following areas? Please select all that apply and describe the
nature of the consultation.
a. Setting firm pro bono priorities:
b. Defining areas of legal need:
c. Identifying special firmwide project:
d. Training lawyers on pro bono matters:
e. Other:
14. Does your firm count pro bono hours with respect to any of the
following measures? Please select all that apply and describe any
relevant criteria in the space that follows. If any of these measures have
changed in response to the economic downturn, please describe the
change.
a. Minimum billable hour requirements
b. Lockstep compensation awards
c. Bonus determinations
d. Partnership draws
e. Performance reviews
f. Minimum pro bono requirements
15. Does your firm have an annual budget for pro bono matters? Please
describe how your budget is set and estimate its total amount per lawyer
in the firm. Indicate any changes in the budget resulting from the
economic downturn.
16. Does your firm set any of the following annual numerical pro bono
goals for your domestic offices? Please select all that apply and specify
amounts in the space provided. You may also indicate any changes
caused by the economic downturn.
a. Total pro bono hours firmwide
b. Pro bono hours per attorney
c. Percentage of firm attorneys who do pro bono
d. Other:
17. Are there any specific areas (e.g., labor, environment, etc.) in which
your firm will not accept pro bono cases? Please explain what the areas
are and why the firm does not accept pro bono cases within them.