Word: volunteerism
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Although most agree that the firms encouraging volunteer legal work do so for philanthropic reasons, skeptics say that most of those firms simply want to supply themselves with well-trained litigators at little risk.
In addition, the group recently presented its members with guidelines for "professionalism" that included a recommendation that attorneys accept at least one volunteer case per year. Two weeks ago, a New England Board of Higher Education report, entitled "Law and the Information Society," echoed that call.
Although younger alumni--those who areapproached within five to 10 years ofgraduation--may not be able to give a largedonation, they can still be kept involved with acampaign through volunteer work, Edwards says.
"We're speaking for the cabinet of PBHA, not necessarily for any volunteer," Klasen said.
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