Every now and again you hear something disturbing that you wish was not true. Recently, I heard from two law students that they were hesitant to mention any interest in pro bono work during their upcoming on-campus interviews. Influenced by the legal media, online how-to guides, well-meaning guidance counselors and older classmates, law students, I was told, are increasingly of the view that expressing any interest in pro bono service will leave hiring attorneys with the fatal impression that a candidate lacks the requisite focus, drive or commitment to enter and succeed in private practice.
If ever a fear needed to be dispelled and advice undone, it’s here — and urgently so.
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