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A quick definition of pro bono publico:

Term: PRO BONO PUBLICO

Definition: Pro bono publico means doing something for the public good. It is a Latin phrase that is used to describe actions that are done to benefit the community or society as a whole. It is the opposite of doing something for personal gain or profit.

Example: A lawyer who provides free legal services to people who cannot afford it is doing pro bono work. They are using their skills and knowledge to help others without expecting anything in return.

A more thorough explanation:

PRO BONO PUBLICO

Pro bono publico is a Latin term that means "for the public good." It refers to work done by professionals or volunteers without payment or at a reduced fee to benefit the community or society as a whole.

A lawyer providing free legal services to low-income individuals
A doctor volunteering at a free clinic for the uninsured
An accountant offering financial advice to a non-profit organization

These examples illustrate how pro bono work can benefit those who may not have access to certain services due to financial constraints. By providing their expertise for free or at a reduced cost, professionals can help improve the lives of individuals and communities.

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lilypadfrog

20:31

that seems crazy #tome

texaslawhopefully

20:32

No, at least from the two people I know there that’s false. I think it’s just something like Chicago for conservatives is on par with S whereas for liberals it’s below HYS but above CCNP

texaslawhopefully

20:32

I mean I think even the student body there only like 15 percent is part of fedsoc

ImpartialLion

20:32

It's more just not a good # for people who aren't willing to clerk conservative. I'm sure they place liberal clerks at an above average rate for a t-6 though. Maybe higher (not entirely sure)

texaslawhopefully

20:34

Page 14 has ideological splits by school: https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/msen/files/law-prof-ideology.pdf

texaslawhopefully

20:35

Chicago/UVA are more to the right but not by an exceedingly large difference

lilypadfrog

20:36

I feel like UVA doesn’t have that reputation the way Chicago does. That’s interesting. Thanks tex

windyMagician

20:37

yeah I've heard about uva being conservative

siroracle

20:48

Yeah it’s only 75 percent lib that’s pretty terrifying

Dkk

20:53

lmfao

llama

20:59

@siroracle: funny cause true

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

20:59

@siroracle: don't you have a bridge to be under?

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

21:00

shouldn't you be collecting tolls

llama

21:00

trolololol

atwatodbit

21:04

anyone know much about mich clerking

atwatodbit

21:05

ive tried to learn more about it but its hard to cut through stuff. numbers wise they look good?

llama

21:05

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jTv6iNl9_kfTVbDdIw4ml-CeKWOkeWtArYhhuj1-8U8/edit?usp=sharing 13.7

llama

21:06

this website is a good research tool for outcomes: https://app.lawhub.org/schools

atwatodbit

21:06

@llama: thanks!

llama

21:06

yah

Dkk

21:10

Anyone else read the Antioch shooters manifesto today. Pretty crazy stuff.

Dkk

21:10

https://x.com/TheManlet_King/status/1882180191851774268

llama

21:14

sad

YRDSL

21:31

@texaslawhopefully: it's pretty funny how even in law journal articles people can't stop confusing Penn with Penn State

texaslawhopefully

21:40

lmfao I didn't even notice that

llama

21:42

Yeah to penn Carey students I’m sure that is a

llama

21:42

Those are fighting words

info-man

21:46

@Dkk: one of the most deranged documents i've ever had the displeasure of reading

lilypadfrog

22:03

sometimes I go into fight or flight mode until I get all my work done

CurvyHypnoticSheepdog

22:13

i call that locking in

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