Law firms love to talk about their pro bono exploits – until you ask them precisely what they do. At that point, many grow guarded and suspicious. That was what happened when Legal Week asked firms about their efforts in this area.

The more we investigated, the more it became clear that what is supposed to be a great example of human charity sometimes appears more like a marketing exercise that seeks constant praise but fears any basic scrutiny.

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