“We received a lot more than we anticipated. Now our documents are in a very good position; they’re organized and they’re up to date. It’s a great feeling. We are tremendously thankful to Lawyers Clearinghouse for this valuable resource, which …
“This was the first pro bono case I was put on when I came to Choate. It was such an incredible experience to be given so much responsibility so early on, and to be there for Danielle* and Thomas*, who …
“Pro bono work has given me the opportunity to hone my advocacy skills and make a real difference in someone’s life. There are few things more important than having a safe and comfortable place to live, and I am so …
“The core principle that drives bankruptcy law is that everyone is entitled to a second chance, a fresh start. Mistakes have consequences, but they do not have to define the rest of your life.” – Mark Polebaum, 2018-2019 Access to Justice …
“I figured I’d take a benefits case or a CORI case [at the Legal Clinic], but then I met Liana and her story tugged at my heartstrings. As a lawyer, you think, ‘I need to figure out a way to …
“For people like Peter, pro bono representation is the best, and in many cases only, chance they have for their rights to be vindicated. In Peter’s case, there were overlapping issues and complexities that he couldn’t reasonably have been expected …
“Pro bono is obviously legal work, but it’s also legal advocacy. When you take on a pro bono case you can really see how being an advocate for people—who may not have the support systems they need—can make such a …
“There aren’t many things in life that you can do that are as critical to another person and, consequently, are as meaningful to you when you can help. As a lawyer, I’ve found this work to be one of the …
“Having legal representation is really critical in getting a product that meets the needs of the organization, and I’m certain that the [lease] we got was far better than anything we could have achieved with our own internal resources. There’s …
“This was not a trivial deal; this was a woman who had some challenges in life and had young kids that she was trying to get on the right path. This case could have fundamentally upended her life and the …
