Pro Bono Scholars Program Seminar

Catalog description

The Pro Bono Scholar seminar is a forum that facilitates discussions related to lawyering as a profession and where issues particular to the student's placement experience are addressed. It is a forum to discuss the role of lawyers in our justice system, the responsibilities lawyers have in obtaining access to this system, and the practical implications of upholding the ethical standards demanded by the profession. Students will discuss the stresses particular to this profession, and explore the emotional commitment the profession demands.