The largest law firms in San Francisco have signed the Pledge in Support of Pro Bono Services , a pledge which commits them to donate a minimum of 3 to 5 percent of their total billable hours to pro bono service. Each firm also agrees to assure associates and partners that participation in pro bono work will be valued identically to work for paying clients and will be taken into consideration in compensation and evaluation of attorney performance. San Francisco's Tradition of Pro Bono Service San Francisco's legal community has a long and rich history in providing pro bono service to those in need. The Volunteer Legal Services Program and Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area are both dedicated to mobilizing the private bar to assist clients in need. Thousands of Bay Area lawyers are involved in this effort.
Lawyers also participate through other Bay Area legal programs.