PRINTER'S NO. 2326
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
455
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY DEAN, BOBACK, McNEILL, D. COSTA, DeLUCA, FREEMAN
AND SOLOMON, AUGUST 24, 2017
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, AUGUST 24, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Urging the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to require pro bono
legal service as a condition of admission to the Pennsylvania
Bar.
WHEREAS, The practice of law requires commitment to
individuals who lack resources to the legal system; and
WHEREAS, The pressing economic situation, nationally and in
this Commonwealth, has reduced access to legal services; and
WHEREAS, Rules 6.1 through 6.5 of the Rules of Professional
Conduct (relating to public service), encourage pro bono legal
service; and
WHEREAS, Specifically, Rule 6.1 of the Rules of Professional
Conduct provides that:
"A lawyer should render public interest legal service. A
lawyer may discharge this responsibility by providing
professional services at no fee or a reduced fee to persons of
limited means or to public service or charitable groups or
organizations, by service in activities for improving the law,
the legal system or the legal profession, and by financial
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