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12. PRO BONO

As a legal network, the Group has a strong commitment to pro bono work
and increasing access to justice, evidenced by more than R3,5 million in
pro bono services and discounted legal services being rendered to black
clients (individuals and businesses) during 2015. To continue advancing the
importance of pro bono work, the Group has included the obligation on firms
to establish an organised pro bono programme at each firm as part of the
Group BEE Standards.

13. SOCIO-ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT

Recognising the importance of spending on socio-economic upliftment and
the support of previously disadvantaged individuals, Group firms have spent
R1,5 million in 2015 on socio-economic projects for previously disadvantaged
beneficiaries ranging from the disabled and children to churches, schools
and educational bursaries.

14. COMMUNITY SUPPORT

In addition to socio-economic development projects supported by members,
firms have also spent an additional R750,000 on general community and
corporate social responsibility projects where the beneficiaries are not
limited to previously disadvantaged individuals, and include support by
firms for a variety of social, community, religious, educational and other
needs and institutions.

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