Are You On Board With Pro Bono?

by Elana Konstant
Assistant Director of Public Interest Programs

GGU’s Pro Bono Program has been proven very successful for GGU and for the community! Since October 2009, ninety students have contributed over 650 hours of pro bono work, helping over 400 clients. These numbers demonstrate our students’ dedication to providing access to justice for all. GGU is proud of these achievements for the inaugural year of the Local Law Student Pro Bono Program.

Also new this year is the Pro Bono Honor Society, which provides a chance for students to be formally recognized for all the amazing pro bono work they have been doing. First-year students who have performed over 10 hours of pro bono work and upper-class students who have performed more than 25 hours of pro bono work each year are eligible for membership. Additionally, all students completing more than 60 hours of pro bono prior to graduation will receive special recognition from Dean Ramey.

Students should simply fill out the application form (even if you have already submitted time sheets through the Law Student Pro Bono Program) to be considered for the program. You can access the application form here. The Pro Bono Honor Society applications are due Wednesday, March 31.

At the Public Interest Graduation Reception on Tuesday, April 20 students granted membership into the Society will be honored. Inductees will receive a certificate of membership, and can note this distinction on their resumes. Graduating inductees will also receive a gift to recognize their contributions. We look forward to celebrating your efforts at this event!