Drew wins pro bono award at MinLaw's appreciation dinner
23 Oct 2012
Drew was awarded the “Legal Aid Bureau Best Contribution from Law Firm Award (Large Firm – Silver Award)” at the recent Ministry of Law’s Appreciation Dinner 2012 held on 18thOctober, 2012. We were the only law firm to receive an award in the ‘Large-Firm’ category.
The award recognises law firms that made invaluable contributions by supporting and partnering LAB in the area of legal aid. Awards are given to law firms who have encouraged their lawyers to volunteer, take on significant number of cases of varying complexities amongst others. In total, 15 of Drew’s lawyers are assigned solicitors with LAB.
About Drew’s Pro Bono Department
Drew lawyers involved with the Pro Bono Department dedicate a minimum of 50 hours to Pro Bono work yearly. Other Drew lawyers regularly commit 25 hours or more per year. We have worked with the Law Society’s Criminal Legal Aid Scheme, Community Legal Clinic, Legal Aid Bureau and various charities. We have acted for accused persons who cannot afford legal representation, volunteered to provide free legal advice at the legal clinics, assisted in registration of charities and assisted various charities with agreements.
To learn more about Drew’s responsibility to society, click here.