Pro Bono

TSG AND PRO BONO

The TSG realises that a large amount of its members either participate in pro bono work or have at least come across it during practice.  Indeed, it is mainly the TSG members who operate the pro bono schemes across the country. 

Law Schools are particularly abundant in pro bono opportunities, which are a great way for students to obtain that all important legal experience.  Whilst competition for vacation schemes and training contracts is fierce, pro bono offers a chance to gain legal experience and demonstrate commitment to the profession.  The ethical angle should not be overlooked either, and nor should the fantastic sense of well-being that you get from actually "giving something back" to the community.

However, it's not only students who take part in pro bono schemes.  There are a large number of trainees, paralegals and NQs nationwide who are currently involved in pro bono work.  The Gazette's front page can often be seen sporting a pro bono article (think Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina - both natural disasters required pro bono efforts of the country's lawyers).  Indeed, even firms get in on the act.  This can range from huge international firms running domestic pro bono schemes, such as legal literacy, and the local high street firm helping out with its local law centre.

Interested?  Please check out our free guide to pro bono work - what pro bono is, what it encompasses and how you can get involved.

PRO BONO GUIDE

Don't Forget...

The Solicitors' Pro Bono Group offers TSG members reduced membership.  TSG members can join the SPBG for 30 pounds.  This is pro rata depending how many months remain of the calendar year.  For example, if there are 6 months left, it will be reduced to 15 pounds.  This means that TSG members can benefit from the excellent training courses provided by the SPBG.  To find out more, please email policy@tsg.org.