Working on the temple grounds is an unconventional way that legal organisation Pro Bono SG is bringing legal services to the heart of Singapore. The firm's young lawyers share why they decided to help Singapore's underprivileged meet their legal needs and thus embarked on their full-time careers.

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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Open Community Law Centre in Hougang
02:20 Join Pro Bono SG directly after studying law
04:37 “Free lawyers are not inferior lawyers”
06:16 Client charged with sexual assault
08:00 Body of a toddler found in a pot
10:20 Dealing with public criticism for the defense of a client
12:50 Why they gave up their private legal practice in favor of pro bono work
14:02 Salary cuts and other sacrifices
15:10 Free legal advice centers in more districts?
17:54 What young lawyers expect from their work

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Corrections:
12:43 The correct term is “Criminal Legal Aid Scheme Advocate”.

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