Law Students Should Explore BigLaw Pro Bono Options

By Michael Y. Scudder, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP ( August 15, 2016, 11:07 AM EDT) -- Striking the right professional balance is among the most difficult challenges lawyers face. BigLaw asks a lot of lawyers, compensates them well for running through walls for clients, and relies heavily upon smart, committed and tireless associates as a key ingredient of success. Nobody senses these realities better than law students, and a question often top of mind during law firm interviews is how best to strike the proper balance as a new associate. One part of the answer is to commit from the very outset to making pro bono work a meaningful part of your career. Set the goal of having always one pro bono matter or community improvement project ongoing at all times, and then find a firm that places the same priority on giving back....

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