Working out of temple grounds is one unconventional way law charity Pro Bono SG is bringing legal services into the Singapore heartlands. The firm’s young lawyers share why they choose to make a full-time career out of helping Singapore’s underprivileged meet their legal needs.

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00:00 Intro
00:47 Walk-in community law centre in Hougang
02:20 Joining Pro Bono SG fresh out of law school
04:37 'Free lawyers are not low-quality lawyers'
06:16 Client accused of sexual assault
08:00 Case of toddler's remains found in pot
10:20 Dealing with public criticism for defending client
12:50 Why they gave up private law practice for pro bono work
14:02 Taking a pay cut and other sacrifices
15:10 Free legal clinics in more neighbourhoods?
17:54 What young lawyers want out of their work

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Corrections:
12:43 The correct designation is Criminal Legal Aid Scheme Advocate.

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