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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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you too haha, i was super surprised to have received one so early not gonna lie
i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
13:14
Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
13:15
Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
it's hard to say but i've also heard that the group interview is harder to get than the alumni interview. but who really knows tbh
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
13:16
Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
13:17
So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
initiallaw
13:32
Speaking of stat twins kazuyamishima were exact stat twins lol
17:13
Anyone going to the UGA zoom thing on the 22nd?
17:16
My bad, 24th*
Idk, what's it for?
@Law-Guy: How'd you get the Vandy fee waiver?
17:32
What does going ur3 in 3 days mean at Uva 😅
that you will get UR2 in 3 more
17:33
somethings gotta give
I’m new. What’s the UR and UR2?
17:35
I already went ur2. It’s the 3rd status date change
17:35
@RustyWrangler: attend one of their virtual info sessions and they'll send you a fee waiver
@Law-Guy: Awesome, thanks! I'll sign up rn!
i'm not entirely sure
They've recently been sending a lot of interview invites
It means status change?
17:47
Someone said there is a wl/r wave coming but how can that even be predicted 😭
17:48
Where?
Quillinit
17:50
This is obviously not true for UVA. Past years show they don't send any non A results until December
boglue
18:05
this is gonna sound so dumb but what do yall mean when you say date change
18:07
So the date under “application under review” changes with each reader.
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