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Harry Elias Partnership LLP acknowledged by Law Society for their Commitment to CLAS

May 1, 2014

In March 2012, Harry Elias Partnership LLP (HEP) created history by becoming the first Singapore law practice to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Pro Bono Services Office (“PBSO”) to mark its pledge to undertake at least 25 pro bono criminal cases annually under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (“CLAS”).

Two years on, HEP’s involvement with CLAS provides a rich case study and a promising blueprint for how large law practices can commit themselves as a firm to engage more fully in pro bono criminal defence work.

Please click on this link to read the full article published in Singapore Law Gazette.

 

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