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Thoughts on Better Practices for Pro Bono Legal Services for Clients of Legal Services Organizations
Legal
services organizations and their clients benefit from having robust pro
bono programs. Legal services offices can get private-firm lawyers to
volunteer by understanding and meeting their motivations for
volunteering; offering volunteers the best clients and matters; and
supporting volunteers with relevant materials, training, and mentoring.
Marketing pro bono programs can be handled internally or with the help
of local bar organizations or judges. Legal services organizations
themselves are best suited to match particular clients with volunteers.
pro bono programs should quickly resolve any complaints from either
volunteers or their clients.
Copies of this article are available for individual purchase online for $15 apiece.
Related Articles
- Claire L. Parins, Presence and Partnerships: Delivering Pro Bono Legal Services in Rural Communities, March-April 2002
- David E. Robbins, Community Economic Development Programs -- an Opportunity for Lawyers to Reclaim Their Own Independence, July-Aug. 2003
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