From this angle, the new policy could serve as a means of screening viable applicants. If a professor is not willing to perform acts of charity in line with Georgetown s ideals, however, perhaps that professor should consider seeking employment with another, less socially conscious university. As a way of promoting this new venture, we would like to suggest some pro bono work that a lawyer, professor or law student could choose to undertake. There are many members of the Washington, D.C., community, such as homeless shelters, charity organizations, religious groups and other organizations, who would surely appreciate the Law Center s efforts. However, there is a community even closer to home that would greatly appreciate such pro bono services the students of Georgetown University.
Students deal with many complicated legal issues, such as leases and financial aid agreements.
Most undergraduate students do not possess adequate knowledge for such tasks and would be well served by even the smallest measure of assistance. Whatever the service, students and professors should be lauded for their community involvement. We believe this responsibility does not rest solely on the Law Center. A policy of volunteerism would also greatly benefit the students and faculty at Georgetown University s Main Campus and Medical Center as well, in keeping with the Jesuit ideals of striving for something greater the Magis and being Men and Women for Others.