Tag Archive for ‘pro bono’
Looking to Reenter the Profession But Need Fresh Experience?
Well, consider pro bono opportunities. Check out this statement issued by the ABA that encourages lawyers to consider pro bono work now; the statement also provides a link to help lawyers find current volunteer opportunities. Volunteer legal work is a great way to prep your resume for reentry, develop a new practice area, or [...]
Michelle Obama’s Call to Service: Are You Ready Lawyer Moms and Dads?
If you’re on the Obama email list, you may have just received Michelle Obama’s email calling ordinary citizens to service, asking Americans to commit to some form of service – whether giving blood, volunteering at a homeless shelter or mentoring youth-at-risk.
As lawyers we are uniquely positioned to engage in a wide range of volunteer / [...]
Can ‘Recovering Attorneys’ Go Back to the Law?
Yesterday, I asked “does opting out of the law to pursue different interests mean severing the professional umbilical cord?” My answer: absolutely not.
But what about lawyers who sever the legal cord, and later decide they want to reattach to the law?
First off, do they exist? And, Is it possible? Heck, [...]
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