Does volunteer, law-related work which does not otherwise meet the Hastings Pro Bono definition count?
While all Pro Bono work is public service, not all public service work is pro bono. However, up to 25% of the hours necessary for graduation recognition may be satisfied through volunteer law-related work with a governmental or non-profit law office. Most work in a governmental law office in the criminal context (a District Attorney’s or Public Defender’s Office, etc.) will not meet the Hastings Pro Bono definition because individuals in the criminal context are constitutionally entitled to representation; there is no civil corollary.
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