SUNY Buffalo Law to launch innocence and justice project

October 31, 2016

BUFFALO BUSINESS FIRST – As part of the Innocence and Justice Project, a group of second- and third-year law students identify cases in which there is strong evidence of a miscarriage of justice and, in their role as student attorneys, press the case for redress.

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Maine Law partners with university on accelerated JD/Masters in Public Health degree

October 31, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOOL OF LAW – The University of Maine School of Law and the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service are proud to announce that they offer an accelerated Juris Doctor degree and a Masters in Public Health degree.

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Fordham Law launches access to justice initiative

October 24, 2016

BLOOMBERG LAW – The new initiative Lippman will lead aims to take these initiatives forward and address the country’s justice gap through “curriculum, direct service, scholarship, research and advocacy,” the school said in a statement.

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USC Gould Law adds certificate in public interest law for JD students

October 24, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW – USC Gould School of Law is offering a new Public Interest Law certificate for students with social justice aspirations and interest in working in the non-profit or government sectors after graduating.

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University of Kentucky Law to establish initiative to enhance public understanding of federal judiciary

October 17, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF LAW – University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Dr. Martha K. Heyburn announced the establishment of a national, nonpartisan federal judicial initiative.

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Albany Law School Dean Alicia Ouellette comments on cybersecurity law partnership with university

October 11, 2016

ALBANY BUSINESS REVIEW – Alicia Ouellette, president and dean of Albany Law School, said she sees this area in law growing because there’s a strong need for lawyers with a cybersecurity concentration.

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Miami Law incorporates civil rights practicum into experiential learning offerings

October 11, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW – Professor Donald Jones has recently inaugurated a Civil Rights Practicum at the University of Miami School of Law, a first at the school.

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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at Utah Law to serve community and give students hands-on experience

October 11, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW – A new tax clinic at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law aims to provide legal services to low-income families in need of tax law help.

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GSU Law establishes new center for access to justice

October 11, 2016

NEWSWISE – Georgia State University College of Law has established the Center for Access to Justice, a regional and national base for the study of issues relating to access to criminal and civil justice for those with limited financial means.

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SUNY Buffalo partners with college on accelerated degree program

October 11, 2016

BUFFALO BUSINESS FIRST – Students at Medaille College will have an opportunity to earn both bachelor’s and law degrees in six years under a new agreement with the University at Buffalo School of Law.

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