Can I ask a lawyer questions for free?
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Can I ask a lawyer questions for free?
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Why is it called pro bono?
The term “pro bono” comes from the Latin pro bono publico, which means “for the public good.” The ABA describes the parameters of pro bono for practicing lawyers in the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
What does it mean when a lawyer works pro bono?
Pro bono is short for the Latin phrase pro bono publico, which means “for the public good.” The term generally refers to services that are rendered by a professional for free or at a lower cost. It is also possible to do pro bono work for individual clients who cannot afford to pay.
What does pro bono work involve?
Stemming from pro bono publico, ‘for the public good’, pro bono work involves lawyers and law students volunteering time to help people who need it. This could be because they cannot afford legal assistance, because they need support navigating the legal system, or simply because they have little awareness of the law.
