The Fulton School
This week, I was given insight on a probono case where a convicted criminal filed complaints against the correctional institution he was staying at. My task was to go through the 400 page case and match each complaint that the prosecutor made with the resulting document, like the appeal or the response. The client made many complaints, some formally and some informally, so this was a pain. He didn’t keep his claims organized or follow recommended procedure so it was difficult to find the correct documents.
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Maddy, could you enlighten someone whose law experience only comes from court room dramas, on what exactly probono means? I have heard it before, but never actually bothered to look it up. Hope all is well and I miss you!
Ella, a pro-bono case means a case that is given to an attorney by the government in defense of someone who cannot afford legal services but is in need of them. Basically, the attorney has the right to say no to the client, but it’s generally considered a good way to help the community and there’s just an unwritten rule to generally accept them. Pro Bono is literally latin for “for the public good” I think, so whenever you hear it, the attorney isn’t really being paid for the case.
Thank you, Maddy, for giving me my new found knowledge! Like, Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde” I will now be comfortable using legal jargon in everyday life!