Young Pro Bono Lawyers: Why We Gave Up Private Practice To Give Legal Advice For Free

Working out of temple grounds is one unconventional way law charity Pro Bono SG is bringing legal services into the Singapore heartlands. The firm’s young lawyers share why they choose to make a full-time career out of helping Singapore’s underprivileged meet their legal needs. Have feedback or an idea for a story? Email [email protected] 00:00 Intro 00:47 Walk-in community law centre in Hougang 02:20 Joining Pro Bono SG fresh out of law school 04:37 'Free lawyers are not low-quality lawyers' 06:16 Client accused of sexual assault 08:00 Case of toddler's remains found in pot 10:20 Dealing with public criticism for defending client 12:50 Why they gave up private law practice for pro bono work 14:02 Taking a pay cut and other sacrifices 15:10 Free legal clinics in more neighbourhoods? 17:54 What young lawyers want out of their work WATCH MORE: Don't Put Me In Jail: How Young Offenders Become Probationers | Inside The Probation Service | Ep 1    • Don't Put Me In Jail: How Young Offenders ...   When Children Need Protection From Parents | Inside The Child Protective Service | Part 1/3    • When Children Need Protection From Parents...   Inside Singapore's Social Service Office | CNA Insider    • Inside Singapore's Social Service Office |...   Corrections: 12:43 The correct designation is Criminal Legal Aid Scheme Advocate. #probono #justice #law #lawyers #legal #courts #community #cnainsider For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider