University of Miami Law immigration clinic wins lawsuit to secure release of at-risk detainees
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — In a decision on a suit brought by the University of Miami’s immigration clinic, a federal magistrate in Miami instructed Wednesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement substantially lower the populations in three South Florida detention centers due to the likelihood of exposure to COVID-19.
Read More about University of Miami Law immigration clinic wins lawsuit to secure release of at-risk detaineesNew York Law School adjunct professor Claire R. Thomas receives Fulbright Award to research asylum laws in Mexico
NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL — Adjunct Professor Claire R. Thomas ’11 has received a 2020-21 Fulbright Scholar Program Award to conduct legal research in Mexico, New York Law School (NYLS) announced today.
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NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL — The students discuss their motivations for choosing NYLS, how the School’s legal clinics provide real-world experience, how NYLS graduates are perceived in the legal marketplace, diversity and inclusion on campus, the most important advice they have for incoming 1Ls, and much more.
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NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY CHASE COLLEGE OF LAW — Professor Kinsley had pursued appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court and the Ohio Parole Board on behalf of Ms. Martin, who as a juvenile had pleaded guilty in adult court to charges related to the murder of her trafficker.
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — Vivek Kembaiyan L’20 has been selected as a Law School Partnership Project (LSPP) Fellow by Gideon’s Promise, a non-profit public defender advocacy organization that provides training, leadership development, and mentorship to improve the quality of legal representation for the clients and communities they serve.
Read More about Penn Law student Vivek Kembaiyan selected as Gideon’s Promise FellowPenn Law student Peter Neal co-creates CARES Act online eligibility calculator
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — Peter Neal L’22 and his quarantine partner Naomi Biden C’16 have waded through the 335-page CARES Act and devised an online quiz that calculates eligibility for federal relief under the coronavirus stimulus bill’s provisions.
Read More about Penn Law student Peter Neal co-creates CARES Act online eligibility calculatorPenn Law students Alyssa Cannizzaro and Eduarda Lague discuss impact of COVID-19 on women’s rights
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — For their final papers, Alyssa Cannizzaro and Eduarda Lague address issues that women are confronted with during this pandemic: access to their reproductive rights and justice and domestic violence. The final work product will be presented to United Nations officials….
Read More about Penn Law students Alyssa Cannizzaro and Eduarda Lague discuss impact of COVID-19 on women’s rightsPenn State Dickinson Law professor Mohamed Rali Badissy awarded grant to assess efforts to reduce pollution in Africa
PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW — Badissy was recently awarded a $5,000 seed grant from Penn State’s Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE) for his project, “Mapping Legal Liability from Power Market Decarbonization Policies by African Governments.”
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PENN STATE — To celebrate the individual and collective achievements of the class of 2020… committed to personal delivery of diplomas when conditions permit. Graduates can sign up for individual and small group diploma presentation ceremonies on campus when health guidelines are lifted.
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SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Working with a team of students and faculty advisors … created a bill to help seal arrest or related records of a dismissed conviction under California law. …The bill was introduced to the California legislature as SB 1045. If enacted, SB 1045 will allow Californians to seal arrest and related…
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