In the past year, pro bono work is getting to be the trend amongst professionals in my industry. In the past, people used to think professionals in my industry only know how to eat up the money and life savings of others and not help those in need, unlike doctors who are out to save lives, or architects who build houses for people.
But for a few years now, there have been locum solicitors for law firms. These professionals do not work full time, get themselves attached to a law firm and get called on only in need. In other words, they work free lance or part time, and are called upon only when the partners are overstretched and have no time to deal with everything. Being a locum solicitor is a very good move for those who are married and hope to dedicate more time to the family, thus working at one's own flexible hours is a good idea for them.
Last year, there was a quite a bit of emphasis on pro bono work. What is pro bono work? It means voluntary or community service. Lawyers will dedicate certain hours a week to help out in Community Legal Clinics or give legal aid to heartlanders or those who do not know the law and need some advise. Even voluntary welfare group and church organisations require pro bono nowadays. Afterall, what better way to give back to the society than to do something you are already familiar with?
Pro bono work is a very good idea. Finally, lawyers, too, can help those in need without charging an exorbitant amount just to win the case. One can utilise what one learn, yet help others at the same time. By volunteering, one gets to learn so much more too. Who says we only eat up the savings of others just to win a case or give advise? For once, I am filled with pride at the path I have chosen, it has become more than just a mere working for survival thing for me! A pity I am not qualified enough to take part, otherwise I will be sure to do some pro bono work as well!
But for a few years now, there have been locum solicitors for law firms. These professionals do not work full time, get themselves attached to a law firm and get called on only in need. In other words, they work free lance or part time, and are called upon only when the partners are overstretched and have no time to deal with everything. Being a locum solicitor is a very good move for those who are married and hope to dedicate more time to the family, thus working at one's own flexible hours is a good idea for them.
Last year, there was a quite a bit of emphasis on pro bono work. What is pro bono work? It means voluntary or community service. Lawyers will dedicate certain hours a week to help out in Community Legal Clinics or give legal aid to heartlanders or those who do not know the law and need some advise. Even voluntary welfare group and church organisations require pro bono nowadays. Afterall, what better way to give back to the society than to do something you are already familiar with?
Pro bono work is a very good idea. Finally, lawyers, too, can help those in need without charging an exorbitant amount just to win the case. One can utilise what one learn, yet help others at the same time. By volunteering, one gets to learn so much more too. Who says we only eat up the savings of others just to win a case or give advise? For once, I am filled with pride at the path I have chosen, it has become more than just a mere working for survival thing for me! A pity I am not qualified enough to take part, otherwise I will be sure to do some pro bono work as well!
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