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Dressing for a "meeting" at a non-profit - pro bono opp

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:02 am
by seasidemama
So I passed the Jyly 2016 NY exam :D Now I need to get my 50 pro bono hours.. I've exchanged a few e-mails with the pro bono manager of a large non-profit organization that offers legal assistance to the poor. The e-mails were somewhat informal in nature. She invited me to a meeting in anticipation of my joining the pro bono team.. So the million dollar question is what do I wear??

Do I wear the formal legal interview suit, a more casual business outfit - buttoned shirt & pants or a business casual dress..??

I don't want to overdress nor do I want to look disrespectful of the office - but I don't know anyone who has knowledge of the dress code in this office..

Thanks

Re: Dressing for a "meeting" at a non-profit - pro bono opp

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:04 am
by BigZuck
I say suit up or, failing that, ask the person you've been corresponding with

Re: Dressing for a "meeting" at a non-profit - pro bono opp

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:10 am
by seasidemama
BigZuck wrote:I say suit up or, failing that, ask the person you've been corresponding with
I don't feel comfortable asking her about attire..

Re: Dressing for a "meeting" at a non-profit - pro bono opp

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:41 am
by despina
Non-profit attorneys tend to dress more casually. But when in doubt, the lawyer uniform is always always always a suit.

Re: Dressing for a "meeting" at a non-profit - pro bono opp

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 11:22 am
by 2014
I think you are safe is business casual, there's no way their office dress code is anything more formal than that and there's a good chance it's less.