Law firms' involvement in community and volunteering projects could dent their commitment to traditional pro bono legal advice, former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith has warned in a paper to the International Bar Association.
Goldsmith noted that many firms are encouraging lawyers to work as volunteers on housing, educational and clean-up projects.
He said that while these projects create a tight bond with the community, 'I hope they will not dent the enthusiasm for more traditional pro bono legal activity whether in the form of public education on legal issues, [or] supporting charities through technical legal advice in their establishment and running, or through straight legal advice and representation.'
Philip Hoult
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