As an in-house lawyer, Im quite busy, but Id like to take on a project. How much time should I expect to spend on a pro bono project?
The amount of time you’ll need to spend on a pro bono project varies, of course, with each project. But there are lots of options for busy lawyers and other legal professionals, and we encourage you to visit the CCPBC site regularly to explore possibilities. You also could consult with your company’s pro bono coordinator, whom CCPBC will be apprising about possibilities. Note that some projects seek assistance only for a designated time period to be mutually agreed, such as brief telephonic consultation. For longer term projects, you might consider partnering with other lawyers at your company, with lawyers from other companies, and or with outside counsel. Such a “pod” approach can facilitate teamwork on both substantive matters and scheduling issues.
