Pro bono in principle and in practice : public service and the professions / Deborah L. Rhode.

Author/creator Rhode, Deborah L.
Format Book
Publication InfoStanford, Calif. : Stanford Law and Politics, 2005.
Descriptionix, 244 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Historical background : court-appointed counsel for the poor -- Constitutional challenges to court appointments -- The evolution of voluntary pro bono contributions and bar ethical rules -- The extent of pro bono work -- The development of law school pro bono programs -- Society's justifications for pro bono service -- The profession's justifications for pro bono service -- Opposition to pro bono service -- Moral objections to mandatory pro bono service -- Practical objections to mandatory pro bono service -- Compromise proposals -- The rationale for law school pro bono programs -- Mandatory pro bono service in law schools -- Definitions of altruism -- -- The benefits of altruism -- The frequency of charitable behavior -- The influences on charitable behavior -- Community service and service learning -- Implications of altruism research for pro bono programs -- Medicine -- Engineering -- Business -- A comparative assessment -- The evolution of pro bono service -- The United Kingdom -- Australia -- China -- Connecting the cultures -- Survey methodology -- Personal characteristics and motivations of surveyed lawyers -- Pro bono policies and practices -- Strategies for change -- Major findings -- Attitudes toward public service -- Law school culture and public service -- Pro bono policies -- Strategies for change -- Major findings -- Reporting, requiring, and rewarding service -- Strengthening pro bono programs -- Pro bono in perspective : broadening the agenda.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 189-237) and index.
LCCN 2005004365
ISBN0804751064 (cloth : acid-free paper)
ISBN0804751072 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

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Joyner General Stacks KF336 .R486 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold