Yale Law clinics help create Connecticut Legal Food Hub
YALE LAW SCHOOL — Building on a growing interest in food law, two Yale Law School clinics recently helped launch the Connecticut Legal Food Hub, a free legal services clearinghouse that matches income-eligible farmers, food entrepreneurs, and related nonprofits to pro bono legal help.
Read More about Yale Law clinics help create Connecticut Legal Food HubWillamette Law students selected as Next Generation Leaders by the American Constitution Society
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY — Willamette Law students Shelby Smith JD’18 and Erin Roycroft JD’18 will serve as Next Generation Leaders for the American Constitution Society.
Read More about Willamette Law students selected as Next Generation Leaders by the American Constitution SocietyAuthor John Grisham and University of Virginia Law professors look at the history of access to justice in the U.S. at book event
UVA TODAY — The 30th anniversary of the publication of John Grisham’s “A Time to Kill” is next year. The best-selling book, which became a movie starring Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey, is about an African-American father’s quest for a fair trial in a segregated Southern town.
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NBC29 — University of Virginia Law student James Tomberlin says county sheriff’s offices across the United States need to go. His argument stems from his research that sheriffs’ deputies are more likely to be corrupt than police officers.
Read More about University of Virginia student pushes for reform of U.S. county sheriffs officesA look at Valparaiso Law’s recent challenges
THE INDIANA LAWYER — The notice of dean Andrea Lyon’s impending resignation is the first announcement from Valparaiso Law School since the 138-year-old institution disclosed last year that it is struggling financially and looking for an alternative to continue operating. Lyon, who was appointed dean in July 2014, will step down June 1.
Read More about A look at Valparaiso Law’s recent challengesSouthern Illinois University Law to consider satellite office in Springfield or Edwardsville
THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER — Southern Illinois University will explore putting a satellite office for its law school in downtown Springfield or Edwardsville, a university official said Tuesday.
Read More about Southern Illinois University Law to consider satellite office in Springfield or EdwardsvilleUniversity of South Dakota Law Dean Thomas Geu to step down
ARGUS LEADER –University of South Dakota School of Law Dean Thomas Geu will step down after about seven years leading the university’s law program, according to a press release from the school sent Tuesday.
Read More about University of South Dakota Law Dean Thomas Geu to step downSeattle University Law aids Mississippi Public Defender report on indigent defense in state
MISSISSIPPI TODAY — The Mississippi Public Defender Task Force’s 132-page study says the state has no system for ensuring local governments provide effective counsel to indigent defendants accused of felonies in trial courts. The task force recommends legislation to address what it considers deficiencies in the state’s legal system.
Read More about Seattle University Law aids Mississippi Public Defender report on indigent defense in stateSavannah Law School to close
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS — Savannah Law School will be closing at the end of this semester, according to a student who was in a meeting held at the school on Wednesday.
Read More about Savannah Law School to closeUniversity of San Francisco students spend spring break on pro bono and advocacy projects
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO — University of San Francisco Law students made the most of spring break by participating in several hands-on learning opportunities, expanding their networks and practical experiences.
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