Ashurst has overhauled its pro bono scheme so hours count as utilised time, as a host of firms step up their effort to increase lawyer involvement in charitable activities ahead of next week’s National Pro Bono Week.
The firm is introducing a target for all lawyers – including partners – to complete an average of 50 pro bono hours every year, with pro bono hours also set to count towards billable hour and bonus targets for the first time. The scheme is expected to be rolled out firmwide in the coming weeks.
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