The National Law Journal’s Erwin Chemerinsky wrote about Dennis Jacobs, the chief judge of the 2nd Circuit, who is very vocal about his poor opinions of pro bono work. In Chemerinksy’s eyes, Jacobs is disgraceful. Pro bono work is a way to help the community. However, Jacobs refers to it as an “antisocial” and self-serving activity that law firms use to recruit and “give solace” to associates.

According to Chemerinsky, a law professor, he pushes his students to do pro bono work, which helps people who cannot afford legal services. Without the work of lawyers giving to those in need, so many people would fall victim to the law itself. Money is power and without the green, anything can happen. Pro bono work, in my opinion, is highly admirable. It is definitely needed and I, too, feel that calling it “antisocial” is dead wrong. Giving is getting and I commend all lawyers who have given back, especially in today’s economy.

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