A Call to Action for Young Phila. Lawyers to Re-Engage in Volunteerism
As lawyers, we have a professional and moral obligation to handle pro bono work. As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, the need has never been greater.
November 10, 2021 at 01:31 PM
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Young LawyersEvery day, low-income Philadelphians are faced with the daunting reality of protecting their homes, deciding whether to sign binding contracts and navigating the court system without the benefit of knowing the law. Unable to afford a lawyer, they have no choice but to handle complicated legal matters on their own. They are forced to become "experts" in response to threats to their basic human needs: housing, family, income and community.
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