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Lawyers should ‘get involved’ with NFPs
Lawyers should ‘get involved’ with NFPs Share
Pro bono and not-for-profit work can bring unexpected skills and experience to your résumé, according to this partner and NFP board member.
Nick Edwards is a partner at Hamilton Locke and has experience on a variety of boards within the not-for-profit sector, as well as a breadth of pro bono experience.
Speaking on The Lawyers Weekly Show, Mr Edwards shared the value he’s found in pro bono work and why it has been a valuable part of his career.
“If you are at a law firm or an organisation that offers pro bono opportunities, get involved,” he encouraged.