For Public Benefit: Pro Bono Publico

"Pro bono" is a commonly used concept among lawyers and non-governmental organisations; however, it is not widely known in business world and public. Despite being highly significant to secure the right to a fair trial, the concept has been newly emerging in Turkey, unlike European countries. Pro bono is the short version of the Latin phrase "pro bono public", meaning "for the benefit of public". In terms of the legal profession, it refers to legal services voluntarily provided by attorneys free of charge at professional standards for the public benefit.

Pro bono stems from the idea of equal access to justice and legal representation. Attorneys, considering their significant role in the society and privileged position they have in matters of justice, have the obligation to promote the equal access to justice and to address the needs of underprivileged individuals of society. Pro bono legal services are even more significant especially if matters of public interest