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Pro bono

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A quick definition of Pro bono:

Pro bono is a Latin term that means "for the public good." It refers to legal services that are provided by lawyers, law firms, and law schools without getting paid. They do this to help people who cannot afford to pay for legal help. It's like doing something nice for someone without expecting anything in return.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Pro Bono is a Latin term that means "for the public good." It refers to legal services provided voluntarily by law firms, law schools, and attorneys without receiving payment.

Example: A lawyer who offers to represent a low-income client in a court case for free is providing pro bono legal services.

Explanation: The lawyer is offering their legal expertise and time to help someone who cannot afford to pay for legal representation. This is done for the public good, as it ensures that everyone has access to legal services, regardless of their financial situation.

Another example: A law firm that offers free legal advice to a non-profit organization is providing pro bono services.

Explanation: The law firm is using their legal skills to help a non-profit organization that is working for the public good. By providing free legal advice, the law firm is helping the non-profit organization to achieve its goals without having to spend money on legal fees.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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