What are some pro bono incentives that have been offered in the past?
One way to respond to the demand for pro bono legal services and funding cuts is to encourage or require lawyers to do pro bono work. Bar associations, particularly young lawyer sections, as well as student and public-interest groups, actively promote pro bono work. Examples of such promotion include voluntary or mandatory pro bono goals set by bar associations and private firms; accessible volunteer opportunities for lawyers; loan-assistance/forgiveness programs that encourage law students to enter public-interest careers; cy pres awards, hotlines for legal advice, federal programs (e.g., AmeriCorps and National Service Legal Corps); low bono services; and CLE credits and training in return for pro bono services.
