A court-mandated requirement for Illinois trial lawyers to represent indigent litigants for free is helping newer attorneys gain valuable courtroom skills. Many of the largest law firms have Chicago offices, and members of Big Law trial bar said their firms not only embrace pro bono work generally but are also willing to accept the court-ordered representations. These cases provide younger associates with real trial and case management experience they might otherwise miss and keep more experienced partners engaged with trial work, especially during times in their careers when trial appearances may decrease. For more details, visit Bloomberg Law.