Renaissance of Idealism in the Legal Profession
Pro Bono & Public Service Best Practices Resource Guide
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Alston & Bird LLP
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
American Bar Association -- General Practice Solo Small Firm Section Tolerance Through Education -- Public Service Project
Practice Setting: Solo Attorneys
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- Your pro bono/public service commitment has been recognized externally.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance your commitment.
- Your commitment can be used to encourage other solo practitioners to do pro bono/public service work.
- You have a strategy for fitting pro bono/public service work into the rest of your practice.
- Your pro bono/public service work increases your satisfaction as a solo practitioner and as a lawyer.
American Bar Association--Center for Pro Bono Pro Bono Policy and Volunteer Legal Project (VLP)
Practice Setting: Bar Association
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There an assessment mechanism in place.
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- This project is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- This project can be replicated by others.
- Partnerships are utilized to enhance this project.
American University, Washington College of Law Legal Clinics
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- There is external recognition (awards, rankings etc.) for this initiative.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative been successful over time.
- We can demonstrate quantifiable gains.
- This practice can be replicated by others.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
- Partnerships are utilized to make this practice most successful.
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American University, Washington College of Law Marshall-Brennan Fellowship Program
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- There is external recognition (awards, rankings etc.) for this initiative.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative been successful over time.
- We can demonstrate quantifiable gains.
- This practice can be replicated by others.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
- Partnerships are utilized to make this practice most successful.
American University, Washington College of Law Pro Bono Honors Pledge Program
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- There is external recognition (awards, rankings etc.) for this initiative.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative been successful over time.
- We can demonstrate quantifiable gains.
- This practice can be replicated by others.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
- Partnerships are utilized to make this practice most successful.
American University, Washington College of Law Public Interest/Public Service Scholarship Program
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- There is external recognition (awards, rankings etc.) for this initiative.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative been successful over time.
- We can demonstrate quantifiable gains.
- This practice can be replicated by others.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
- Partnerships are utilized to make this practice most successful.
Appalachian School of Law Community Service Requirement and Course
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- There is external recognition (awards, rankings etc.) for this initiative.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
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Arnold & Porter LLP Pro Bono Program
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Baker & McKenzie LLP
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
Baker Botts, L.L.P. Pro Bono Service
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll LLP Pro Bono Practice Groups
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Bar Association of San Francisco Charitable Giving Task Force
Practice Setting: Bar Association
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
No Criteria Selected for this Project
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BellSouth Corporation Project Liberty
Practice Setting: Corporate Counsel
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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BellSouth Corporation Wills for Heroes
Practice Setting: Corporate Counsel
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Boston College School of Law John J. Curtin, Jr. Public Interest Law Center
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- There is external recognition (awards, rankings etc.) for this initiative.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative been successful over time.
- We can demonstrate quantifiable gains.
- This practice can be replicated by others.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
- Partnerships are utilized to make this practice most successful.
Boston College School of Law Spring Break Immigration Rights Initiative
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative been successful over time.
- We can demonstrate quantifiable gains.
- This practice can be replicated by others.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
- Partnerships are utilized to make this practice most successful.
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Bryan Cave LLP Pro Bono Service
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
Carlton Fields, PA Pro Bono Service
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) Pro Bono Indigent Services for Mentally Ill Immigrants
Practice Setting: Pro Bono
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This project is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- This project can be replicated by others.
- Partnerships are utilized to enhance this project.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) Pro Bono Services for Indigent Immigrant Detainees
Practice Setting: Pro Bono
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This project is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- This project can be replicated by others.
- Partnerships are utilized to enhance this project.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
Center for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights Legal Clinic
Practice Setting: Pro Bono
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There an assessment mechanism in place.
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This project is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- This project can be replicated by others.
- Partnerships are utilized to enhance this project.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- We have received external recognition (awards, rankings etc.).
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Childrens Law Center of Minnesota (CLC) Program Support for Pro Bono Lawyers Representing Children
Practice Setting: Pro Bono
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This project is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- This project can be replicated by others.
- Partnerships are utilized to enhance this project.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- We have received external recognition (awards, rankings etc.).
City of Des Moines, Iowa Pro Bono Program
Practice Setting: Government Attorneys
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Plans have been developed with a business rationale (e.g. recruitment and retention of lawyers).
- This program is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- Partnerships with outside groups are utilized to enhance this program.
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City University of New York School of Law Law School Mission
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- There is external recognition (awards, rankings etc.) for this initiative.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative been successful over time.
- We can demonstrate quantifiable gains.
- This practice can be replicated by others.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
- Partnerships are utilized to make this practice most successful.
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Clayton Utz Pro Bono Service
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
Cleveland Bar Association Collaboration to Create New Clinic Programs
Practice Setting: Bar Association
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There an assessment mechanism in place.
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This project is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- This project can be replicated by others.
- Partnerships are utilized to enhance this project.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- We have received external recognition (awards, rankings etc.).
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Cleveland Bar Association Our Commitment to Our Community
Practice Setting: Bar Association
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There an assessment mechanism in place.
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This project is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- This project can be replicated by others.
- Partnerships are utilized to enhance this project.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- We have received external recognition (awards, rankings etc.).
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Cleveland Bar Association Pro Bono Improvement Task Force
Practice Setting: Bar Association
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There an assessment mechanism in place.
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This project is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- This project can be replicated by others.
- Partnerships are utilized to enhance this project.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- We have received external recognition (awards, rankings etc.).
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Cleveland Homeless Legal Assistance Program (CHLAP) Pro Bono for the Homeless
Practice Setting: Solo Attorneys
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance your commitment.
- Your commitment can be used to encourage other solo practitioners to do pro bono/public service work.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General Student Conflict Resolutions Experts (SCORE) Program
Practice Setting: Government Attorneys
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- The program has received external recognition.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This program can be replicated by others.
- This program is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- Partnerships with outside groups are utilized to enhance this program.
Community Legal Resources (CLR) Community Land Trust Project
Practice Setting: Pro Bono
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- This project is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- This project can be replicated by others.
- Partnerships are utilized to enhance this project.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- We have received external recognition (awards, rankings etc.).
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Contempt Litigation: Compliance Branch, NLRB Policy Statement on Pro Bono Legal Services
Practice Setting: Government Attorneys
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Plans have been developed with a business rationale (e.g. recruitment and retention of lawyers).
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- The program has received external recognition.
- Mentors are available to assist volunteers who are new to the program.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This program can be replicated by others.
- This program is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- Partnerships with outside groups are utilized to enhance this program.
Cooley Godward LLP Pro Bono Collaboration
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Cornell University Law School Asylum and Convention Against Torture Appellate Clinic
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There is external recognition (awards, rankings etc.) for this initiative.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- This initiative been successful over time.
- We can demonstrate quantifiable gains.
- This practice can be replicated by others.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
Covington & Burling
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Pro Bono Service
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary Pro Bono Projects
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Dorsey & Whitney LLP Pro Bono Program
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Eastside Legal Assistance Program Pro Bono Program for Domestic Violence Victims
Practice Setting: Pro Bono
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There an assessment mechanism in place.
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This project is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- This project can be replicated by others.
- Partnerships are utilized to enhance this project.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
Faegre & Benson, LLP
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
Federal Election Commission Electronic Newsletter
Practice Setting: Government Attorneys
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- This program can be replicated by others.
- This program is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
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Florida A&M University College of Law Mandatory Clinical Legal Education
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Partnerships are utilized to make this practice most successful.
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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Pro Bono Committee
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Harvard Law School Summer Funding for Public Service
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- There is external recognition (awards, rankings etc.) for this initiative.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative been successful over time.
- We can demonstrate quantifiable gains.
- This practice can be replicated by others.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
- Partnerships are utilized to make this practice most successful.
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Holland & Knight LLP
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
Howrey LLP
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
Hunton & Williams
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
Indiana State Bar Association/Indiana Pro Bono Commission--ISBA Pro Bono Committee Talk to a Lawyer Today
Practice Setting: Bar Association
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There an assessment mechanism in place.
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This project is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- This project can be replicated by others.
- Partnerships are utilized to enhance this project.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis Pro Bono Program
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- There is external recognition (awards, rankings etc.) for this initiative.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative been successful over time.
- We can demonstrate quantifiable gains.
- This practice can be replicated by others.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
- Partnerships are utilized to make this practice most successful.
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J. Reuben Clark Law School Juvenile Justice Project
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- There is external recognition (awards, rankings etc.) for this initiative.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This practice can be replicated by others.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
- Partnerships are utilized to make this practice most successful.
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Justice at Stake Campaign
Practice Setting: Pro Bono
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This project is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- This project can be replicated by others.
- Partnerships are utilized to enhance this project.
Katten Muchin Rosenman Pro Bono Service
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Kilpatrick Stockton LLP Pro Bono Partnership
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Latham & Watkins LLP
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- The program is supported by a business rationale.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
Leonard, Street and Deinard
Practice Setting: Law Firms
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained support from the top management of the firm.
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- Those who are active in the program are recognized and celebrated internally.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Mentors are available, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Citizen Schools Program
Practice Setting: Corporate Counsel
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
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Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Lawyer for the Day in Housing Court Program
Practice Setting: Corporate Counsel
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is regular internal communication supporting the program.
- The success of the program has been recognized externally.
- Internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work are regularly disseminated.
- There is an assessment mechanism in place.
- Partnerships with external entities are utilized to enhance this program.
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Mandatory Public Service Program
Practice Setting: Law School
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Leadership has developed initiatives that work within the law school setting.
- There is continuous communication about the project within the school.
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- There is external recognition (awards, rankings etc.) for this initiative.
- Role models are available to serve as mentors, demonstrating why pro bono and public service is important and essential.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative been successful over time.
- We can demonstrate quantifiable gains.
- This practice can be replicated by others.
- This practice is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and those participating.
- Partnerships are utilized to make this practice most successful.
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Louisiana Department of Justice Domestic Violence Initiative,
Practice Setting: Government Attorneys
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Plans have been developed with a business rationale (e.g. recruitment and retention of lawyers).
- The program has received external recognition.
- Mentors are available to assist volunteers who are new to the program.
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This program can be replicated by others.
- This program is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- Partnerships with outside groups are utilized to enhance this program.
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Louisiana Department of Justice Easter Sunday Meals on Wheels
Practice Setting: Government Attorneys
The following critera apply to this pro bono practice:
- There is sustained commitment from the top.
- Plans have been developed with a business rationale (e.g. recruitment and retention of lawyers).
- There are internal recognition opportunities, celebrating individual and institutional accomplishments.
- The program has received external recognition.
- Mentors are available to assist volunteers who are new to the program.
- There is a process in place for developing and disseminating internal and/or external reports on the pro bono and public service work accomplished.
- This initiative has been successful over time.
- Quantifiable gains can be demonstrated.
- This program can be replicated by others.
- This program is relevant and meaningful to those being served, and to those participating.
- Partnerships with outside groups are utilized to enhance this program.
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