{"id":3653,"date":"2026-04-14T13:39:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T05:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/?page_id=3653"},"modified":"2026-08-18T09:48:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T01:48:07","slug":"pro-bono-portal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/pro-bono-portal\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro Bono Portal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\t\tbon-net\t<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"custom-breadcrumbs\"><ul><li class=\"item-home\"><i class=\"fas fa-home\"><\/i><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/portal-transition\/\"  target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow\"    rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbon-net\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/portal-transition\/portal-transition-faqs\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFAQs\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>We are pleased to introduce\u00a0<b>bon-net<\/b>, the new Pro Bono Portal for all NUS Law students.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/08\/bon-net-logo-Final-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The name, logo and symbolism of bon-net draws inspiration from the prize-winning submission by\u00a0<b>Wong Yu Wen (LLB, Year 2 student)<\/b>\u00a0for the recent pro bono portal\u00a0naming\u00a0and logo\u00a0competition, which the Centre has further developed and reimagined into its final form.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>Why &#8220;bon-net&#8221;?<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The name\u00a0<b>bon-net<\/b>\u00a0reflects the spirit and purpose of pro bono service. Across several languages, words such as\u00a0<i>bon<\/i>,\u00a0<i>bono<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<i>bueno<\/i>\u00a0convey the meaning of &#8220;good&#8221;. In Latin,\u00a0<i>bono<\/i>\u00a0forms part of\u00a0<i>pro bono publico<\/i>\u00a0&#8211; &#8220;<b>for the public good<\/b>&#8221; &#8211; the principle at the heart of pro bono service. The &#8220;net&#8221; in bon-net represents connection and community &#8211; a network bringing together students, opportunities and organisations in service of the public good.<\/p>\n\n<p>As NUS Law&#8217;s Pro Bono Portal, bon-net enables students to discover meaningful opportunities, record their pro bono activities and contribute to a wider culture of service.<\/p>\n\n<p><b><u>The Meaning Behind the Logo<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>At the centre of the logo is a stylised\u00a0<b>bee<\/b>, reflecting both the name\u00a0<i>bon-net<\/i>\u00a0and the expression &#8220;to have a bee in one&#8217;s bonnet&#8221; &#8211; to be deeply committed to an idea or cause. While this is sometimes viewed as an eccentricity, at the Centre for Pro Bono &amp; Clinical Legal Education (CPBCLE), we believe that a steadfast commitment to serving the public good is neither an irritation nor an obsession-it is a purpose.<\/p>\n<p>The bee also represents diligence, purpose and collective effort, values that resonate strongly with CPBCLE&#8217;s mission. Like bees working together for the benefit of their community, pro bono service brings together the contributions of individuals to create an impact greater than themselves.<\/p>\n\n<p>Forming the wings of the bee is an\u00a0<b>infinity symbol<\/b>, representing the enduring nature of pro bono service, lifelong learning and the continuous pursuit of justice and the public good. The surrounding structure evokes a network of connections, reflecting the role of bon-net in bringing together students, opportunities and the wider pro bono community.<\/p>\n<p>Together, these elements capture what we hope bon-net will represent:\u00a0<b>a connected community united by a common purpose<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The new pro bono portal for Law students has launched on 1 July 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pro Bono Student Resources: <a href=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/for-students\/resources\/\">https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/for-students\/resources\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For Enquiries: <a href=\"mailto:probonohours@nus.edu.sg\">probonohours@nus.edu.sg<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cpbcle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/07\/Portal-Launch-Poster_Landscape-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>bon-net bon-net FAQs We are pleased to introduce\u00a0bon-net, the new Pro Bono Portal for all NUS Law students. 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