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If you or another attorney you know provided 50 hours or more of qualifying pro bono legal services in 2020, make sure to certify for the Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society.<\/p>\n

What pro bono services qualify? <\/strong>\u201cQualifying pro bono legal services\u201d means the direct provision of legal services without fee or expectation of fee, or at a substantially reduced fee<\/u>, to:<\/p>\n

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  1. persons of limited means;<\/li>\n
  2. organizations in matters that primarily address the needs of persons of limited means; or<\/li>\n
  3. other organizations to secure or protect civil rights, civil liberties, or public rights so long as a substantial majority of such services benefit persons of limited means or organizations that serve persons of limited means.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The deadline for submitting certifications is February 28, 2021<\/strong>. Visit the Commission’s website<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to learn more about this opportunity and to submit your 2020 Pro Bono Honor Society certification. You can also submit a certification on behalf of another attorney.<\/p>\n

    If you are looking for additional pro bono opportunities, check out the State Bar of Wisconsin\u2019s new searchable online Pro Bono Portal<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or sign up for Wisconsin Free Legal Answers<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, the online legal clinic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    If you or another attorney you know provided 50 hours or more of qualifying pro bono legal services in 2020, make sure to certify for the Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society. 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