tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911788560018241640.post2765570125571433767..comments2023-10-21T11:37:50.732-04:00Comments on The Blackbook Legal Blog: Musings on Pro Bono WorkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911788560018241640.post-16594524359285709302009-04-02T20:30:00.000-04:002009-04-02T20:30:00.000-04:00Why require students to do anything? Pro bono doe...Why require students to do anything? Pro bono doesn't mean voluntary, it means "for the public good." But it also has real educational benefit, and is as valid a requirement as typical reqs like writing, specific courses, moot court, etc.<BR/><BR/>I also go to a school that integrates pro bono work into the curriculum, making it part of the experiences required to graduate. For students who take it at all seriously, it is one of the most productive, educational, and enjoyable experiences in law school. It can expose you to actual legal work, live issues, and a network of lawyers--something that doesn't usually happen in most law school courses. It thus not only gives you a lot of practical benefit, but it also helps inculcate a commitment to the public interest in graduates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911788560018241640.post-82229419455974175762009-03-31T16:15:00.000-04:002009-03-31T16:15:00.000-04:00I agree, that's pretty outrageous. At least it's b...I agree, that's pretty outrageous. At least it's been a positive experience for u.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911788560018241640.post-12255548727157845992009-03-31T11:56:00.000-04:002009-03-31T11:56:00.000-04:00Why REQUIRE students do pro bono! That's crazyWhy REQUIRE students do pro bono! That's crazyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com