Abstract
<p>In England and Wales, there is an increasing need for the provision of pro bono legal services. Law students may be a resource that can help fill the access to justice gap, whilst at university and onwards in their future careers. Whilst some students are intrinsically motivated towards altruistic behaviour, many are not. This article will consider what motivates students to undertake pro bono work whilst at law school.</p><p>The article will explore the range of intrinsic and extrinsic motivating factors for student participation in pro bono programmes and consider how students can be encouraged to engage in such activities. The article will also consider whether exposure to pro bono experience can instil a public service ethos in students.</p>In conclusion, the article will highlight experience as an influential factor in encouraging initial participation in pro bono work but also instilling a willingness to undertake pro bono work in the future.
Highlights
Many would argue that lawyers have a moral obligation to promote access to justice.[2]
The competition was open to all law students at Northumbria University regardless of whether they had any pro bono or clinical legal education experience
Pro bono work shows a clear dedication to the law for the right reasons, a desire to help people and an interest in the law, regardless of the time or effort they may have to expel in the process.”[66]. The essays suggest that students understand pro bono to be an important aspect of the legal profession and further, it involves working for the benefit of vulnerable and indigent clients supporting access to justice
Summary
Many would argue that lawyers have a moral obligation to promote access to justice.[2]. Reviewed Article – Teaching and Learning in Clinic The competition was arguably subjective; no criteria was set to determine the winning essay This was deliberate to encourage honest views as to the motivating factor for undertaking pro bono work. Pro bono work shows a clear dedication to the law for the right reasons, a desire to help people and an interest in the law, regardless of the time or effort they may have to expel in the process.”[66] The essays suggest that students understand pro bono to be an important aspect of the legal profession and further, it involves working for the benefit of vulnerable and indigent clients supporting access to justice. The students demonstrate that whilst there are conflicts arising as to where the responsibility lies for ensuring access to justice, there is recognition that the legal profession shares that responsibility
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