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What is Pro Bono?

Pro bono is the shortened term for “Pro bono Publico” which is a Latin phrase that means “for the good of the people”. In the law industry, it refers to legal services that are given at a reduced price or free of any charge for the public good. There are other people, though, who are not yet fully aware of this legal service. As such, here is a guide to help shed a light more about Pro Bono.

Pro bono is the shortened term for “Pro bono Publico” which is a Latin phrase that means “for the good of the people”. In the law industry, it refers to legal services that are given at a reduced price or free of any charge for the public good. There are other people, though, who are not yet fully aware of this legal service. As such, here is a guide to help shed a light more about Pro Bono.

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MOST LARGE LAW FIRMS ARE<br />

C O MMITTE D T O P R O V ID IN G P R O<br />

BONO SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN<br />

NEED.<br />

Th<strong>is</strong> means that instead of taking on<br />

<strong>Pro</strong> <strong>Bono</strong> cases on their own, the<br />

lawyers receive <strong>Pro</strong> <strong>Bono</strong> cases<br />

through the firm. Th<strong>is</strong> provides the<br />

defence and resources that<br />

underprivileged individuals need but<br />

cannot afford to pay.

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