Should first-year students participate in pro bono work?
If you are a 1L student, you should carefully consider whether you are able take on the additional burden of a volunteer project. We especially recommend against any extra activities during the first quarter of law school. If you do choose to engage in pro bono work during your first year, consult Susan Curry, Chicago’s Director of Public Interest Law & Policy, who can help guide you to a placement that requires a minimal time commitment or tasks that do not require advanced legal research and writing skills.
