Towards a proactive pro bono

Pro bono legal services among commercial lawyers have become a significant part of the legal profession in Australia. While pro bono work has experienced steady growth, there have been insufficient studies on the challenges and solutions to increasing pro bono legal services among commercial lawyers. To this end, the article examines the challenges and potential solutions to expanding pro bono services. The author ultimately contends that a more robust legal education on the importance of pro bono work and its opportunities is a key step in bolstering proactive pro bono efforts.

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Journal
Alternative Law Journal
Published
2026-01-05
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/1037969x251409830
Primary Topic
Legal Education and Practice Innovations
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Towards a proactive pro bono

Sarah S Oh
Alternative Law Journal
Legal Education and Practice Innovations
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Towards a proactive pro bono

Sarah S Oh
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Abstract

Pro bono legal services among commercial lawyers have become a significant part of the legal profession in Australia. While pro bono work has experienced steady growth, there have been insufficient studies on the challenges and solutions to increasing pro bono legal services among commercial lawyers. To this end, the article examines the challenges and potential solutions to expanding pro bono services. The author ultimately contends that a more robust legal education on the importance of pro bono work and its opportunities is a key step in bolstering proactive pro bono efforts.

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