The Law Society of Hong Kong (the "Law Society") supports and encourages a wide variety of pro bono legal services and community work provided by lawyers to the public of Hong Kong. The Pro Bono and Community Work Recognition Programme (the “Programme”) has been well recognised among the profession since its debut in 2010. This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Programme and there has been a sixfold increase in the number of participants since the start of the Programme.
The Programme aims to promote and encourage the Law Society members to perform pro bono and community work. It also serves as a platform to show appreciation for and honour the Law Society members, trainee solicitors, registered foreign lawyers, local law firms, as well as foreign law firms who/that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to volunteer pro bono and community work.
The Law Society will continue to encourage the legal practitioners to actively participate in pro bono and community legal services for the well-being of the legal industry, as well as for the society as a whole.