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The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts' Partnership With Temple Law Students Provides Insight Into Bail Reform 

With the expansion of the early bail review (EBR) program in March 2021, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, the First Judicial District, and the Defender Association of Philadelphia has attempted to improve bail policy and offer a second chance at pretrial release for select defendants.
10 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Public Interest Calendar of Events

This month's calendar of events includes a benefit celebration for Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, a 50th anniversary event and a summer pro bono program.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Tangled Titles, Leaky Roofs: Addressing a Service Gap for Homeowners Who Need Repairs

Philadelphia has longstanding repair programs, but a common service gap hurts vulnerable homeowners: those with tangled titles do not qualify. The process of obtaining title to a family home takes months, if not years—precious time these homeowners don't have.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Pro Bono Hours Ticked Upward in 2023, But Still Trail Pre-Pandemic Participation

"There were several dips in law firm pro bono engagement during and immediately after the pandemic, but that appears to be turning a corner."
3 minute read

International Edition

Is the UK's Pro Bono Scene Underdeveloped?

The U.K.'s pro bono culture is younger than those in America and Australia, owing to various factors around culture, politics, mentality and even insurance—but is the U.K. making up ground?
6 minute read

International Edition

Mayer Brown's Pro Bono Head To Stand Against Keir Starmer in General Election

Sir Keir Starmer has been the Labour MP for the constituency since May 2015.
2 minute read

International Edition

UK Election: Hogan Lovells Goes Pro Bono to Help Improve Voter Registration

As the UK heads towards a general election on July 4, the firm is highlighting a lack of voter engagement particularly among young people.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Legal Aid Needs Family Law Attorneys

While my expertise is in bankruptcy law, the demand for pro bono legal assistance extends into all areas of the legal world. And unfortunately, the need is far greater than the supply of attorneys willing to help.
4 minute read

Litigation Daily

'For Love & Life': Touching Base with Skadden Associate and ALS Advocate Brian Wallach

The work that Wallach and his wife Sandra Abrevaya have done establishing the I AM ALS foundation since his 2017 diagnosis is featured in a new documentary recently released on Amazon Prime.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Power of Pro Bono: Why Junior Lawyers Should Embrace This Work Early and Often

More junior lawyers should embrace the nearly endless opportunities to engage in pro bono work, as they would benefit not only from providing legal counsel to those who desperately need it, but also by gaining valuable legal experience (often in a new area of the law) and expanding their professional networks.
6 minute read

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