A first “look back” at the ground-breaking inaugural year of the New York State Pro Bono Scholars Program, a program designed to allow students in their final year of law school to devote their last semester of study to performing pro bono service through an approved externship program, law school clinic, legal services provider, law firm or corporation. This experienced group of panelists will provide perspective on the genesis and goals of the program, its initial implementation in the 15 New York State law schools, details on the development of the academic components of the program, lessons learned from the first year of the program,possible planned modifications for the future, and possible implications for the program nationally.
Business meeting at program conclusion.