Quiz #79 The Power of Non-Attorneys & Pro Bono Legal Work

As attorneys we talk about doing pro bono work.  But guess what?  The universe doesn’t revolve around us. <<<Yes, I realize that last sentence is a hard pill to swallow.  😊>>>  Non-attorneys can also play an important role.  How can non-attorneys help with pro bono work?

 

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Answer:  Here is a list of possible things non-attorneys can do to help promote pro bono work:  

 

—Educate yourself regarding how common legal problems are resolved.

—Be a leader – Challenge & organize attorneys in your church or organization to become competent in an area of law and then serve others. 

—Create/sponsor pro bono clinics

—Give rides to and from court

—Refer people to existing pro bono programs

 

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HERE IS AN AI GENERATED SUMMARY OF TODAY’S PODCAST

Welcome to the 79th episode of the Religion Law Podcast, your go-to place for learning about religious freedom and other law-related matters. In this episode, we steer away from discussing Supreme Court decisions to focus on something equally valuable – the world of pro bono work, a typically attorney-dominated field. However, host Michael Fielding asserts that it is not only attorneys who can have a significant impact; he encourages non-lawyers to play a vital role in fostering and promoting pro bono legal work.

This episode urges listeners, especially non-attorneys, to consider various ways they can contribute to pro bono work. For instance, they could educate themselves on common legal problems, organize attorneys in their community for competence in specific legal areas, help establish pro bono clinics, offer transportation to and from court, and spread awareness about existing pro bono programs. It emphasizes that anyone, regardless of their profession, can facilitate access to legal assistance those in need.

While this episode is relatively short, it effectively plants seeds of thought on how non-attorneys can support pro bono work. Sticking true to its question-answer format, it leaves listeners with a thought-provoking query about what they might do when they come across someone in need of pro bono legal help. Ultimately, no matter what your line of expertise is, this episode demonstrates how you are capable of making a difference in the sphere of legal aid.

After this brief yet impactful exploration, the podcast will continue its analysis of the Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue case in the imminent 80th quiz. Join us then for more insightful discussions on religion and law.

Episode Transcript

(00:01):
Welcome to another episode of the Religion Law Podcast, where you learn about
religious freedom and other religion law-related topics through a short question-and-answer format.
I'm your host, Michael Fielding.
Let's see how you do on today's quiz.
Welcome to the next Religion Law Quiz. It's quiz number 79, numero setenta nueve. All right.

(00:27):
We've been talking about the Supreme Court's Espinoza decision,
but we're going to take a break from that today.
We're going to temporarily step back into the world of pro bono work.
And as we know, pro bono means free work. work.
So as attorneys, we talk about doing pro bono work, but guess what?
The universe doesn't revolve around us.

(00:50):
Whoa, a lot of attorneys out there that just sent a shot through their heart.
Oh, that was a painful pill to swallow.
Okay, now that we get over our little pride fit right there,
we step back into the question.
Non-attorneys can also play an important role in pro bono legal work.

(01:13):
So the question for you is, how can non-attorneys help with pro bono work?
What do you think? Especially if you're a non-attorney, what do you think?
What can you do to help foment or foster legal pro bono work?
Well, here is a list of possible things that non-attorneys can do to help promote pro bono work.

(01:38):
You can educate yourself regarding how common legal problems are resolved.
Excuse me. You can be a leader. You can challenge and organize attorneys in
your church or organization to become competent in an area of law and then serve others.
You can help create or sponsor pro bono clinics. You can give rides to and from court.

(02:01):
You can refer people to pro bono programs, and frankly, you can find out about
pro bono programs in your area and then share that with other people.
And as you'll recall, it was a few quizzes ago, we talked about a lot of different
pro bono programs that were available in the Kansas City, Missouri area.

(02:27):
So, all right, that does it. Today's quiz is super short,
but we are just planting the seeds with you so that if you are a non-attorney,
you can think about what can you do when you know of somebody that needs legal work,
pro bono legal work, what you can do to try to help that person get the help that they need.

(02:49):
All right, that does it for today.
Look forward to quiz number 80. That is going to be diving back into the Espinoza v.
Montana Department of Revenue case. I will see you later.
Thank you for listening to today's episode. Remember, religion law quizzes are

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for educational purposes only and are not intended to be relied upon as legal advice.
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Until we meet again, keep being an influence for good.
Music.