Why young lawyers should prioritise pro bono over billable hours
By Naomi Neilson|11 January 2021
Young lawyers graduating into practice this year and new students looking for portfolio-building opportunities should prioritise volunteering and pro bono work.
There is no better opportunity to feel like a real, useful part of the profession than doing the critical, unpaid work to help those in need. Not only does it look great on a resume, it is also an opportunity for young lawyers to get a feel for significant legal work, expand on their passions in the law and shape a better public perception of the profession.