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Article: Justice Quince asks Bar to boost pro bono effort.
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- March 15, 2006
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The Florida Bar should look at ways to boost pro bono work and contributions, continue its efforts at civic education for the public, and continue to protect the independence of the judicial branch.
Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince brought that message to the Bar Board of Governors at its February 17 meeting in Tallahassee, speaking for Chief Justice Barbara Pariente, who was unable to attend. At its annual Tallahassee meeting, the board traditionally hears from the chief justice.
"I am really surprised that in our public schools, you only need half a credit in civics education and that's late in the curriculum," Quince said. "We need to start early so ...