Is pro bono work the future for full-service law firms?

Published on 13 April 2023 by Felipe Videla This article discusses the role of pro bono in law firms in Latin America.

As the 21st century came to centre stage, new generations of young professionals began to work in full-service law firms around the globe. With the appearance of these young professionals, firms started to face brand new challenges, especially related to old-style ways of working. Up until recent years, lawyers were used to working 24/7, without having time to think about the real impact of their work other than the hourly billing. Newcomers were almost considered useless tools of the firm until they gained some experience and proved their value through weekends of tough work.