BYU Law student Carly Madsen discusses her passion for public service
BYU NEWS — With its forced grading curve, law school is infamously competitive. But when she started at BYU Law in her thirties, returning to the university as a mother with two degrees already under her belt, Carly Madsen decided that rankings wouldn’t define her achievement.
Read More about BYU Law student Carly Madsen discusses her passion for public serviceFordham Law dean Matthew Diller recognized for contributions to public service
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Dean Matthew Diller and alumnus Richard Saenz ’10, who has advocated for trangender people and incarcerated individuals with HIV, were honored for their dedication to public service at the 33rd annual Public Interest Resource Center (PIRC) Awards.
Read More about Fordham Law dean Matthew Diller recognized for contributions to public serviceNortheastern Law hosts public service fundraising campaign in honor of late dean Dan Givelber
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Thanks to the generosity of our community, Northeastern Law is thrilled to announce that the school has reached $1 million in fundraising with the “A Million Thanks for Dan Givelber” campaign honoring the late Dan Givelber, a beloved former dean and faculty member who died on June 25, 2023.
Read More about Northeastern Law hosts public service fundraising campaign in honor of late dean Dan GivelberNotre Dame Law recognizes students for commitment to public service
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME THE LAW SCHOOL — Each year, the Notre Dame Law School recognizes a number of graduating students who have exhibited an exemplary commitment to public service during their time in law school.
Read More about Notre Dame Law recognizes students for commitment to public serviceUniversity of the Pacific McGeorge Law students complete nearly 64,000 hours of community service
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC — University of the Pacific students have had a tremendous impact on the communities surrounding its three campuses; students volunteered nearly 290,000 hours last year in Stockton, Sacramento and San Francisco.
Read More about University of the Pacific McGeorge Law students complete nearly 64,000 hours of community serviceNotre Dame Law offers free legal help to local residents wanting to seal eviction records
SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE — University of Notre Dame Law School students will offer free legal help April 13 to people who are looking to seal their eviction records under Indiana law.
Read More about Notre Dame Law offers free legal help to local residents wanting to seal eviction recordsUC Law San Francisco students complete pro bono service trips during spring break
UC LAW SAN FRANCISCO — From assisting asylum seekers and drafting wills to helping people clear their criminal records, dozens of law students spent their spring break giving back with pro bono service trips.
Read More about UC Law San Francisco students complete pro bono service trips during spring breakGift to Columbia Law to expand Public Service Scholarship Program
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — The foundation’s latest gift to Columbia Law School expands the Greene Public Service Scholars program and kicks off a matching challenge for student financial aid with a new fund named for Gillian Lester, who will conclude her service as Dean later this year.
Read More about Gift to Columbia Law to expand Public Service Scholarship ProgramLSU Law student T. Drake Brignac discusses how certain legislation has discouraged students from pursuing public service
NOLA — In its special session to address crime, the Louisiana Legislature passed Senate Bill 8, which took effect this week and transfers the power of the Louisiana Public Defender Board to a gubernatorial appointee.
Read More about LSU Law student T. Drake Brignac discusses how certain legislation has discouraged students from pursuing public serviceFordham Law program helps students prepare for a career in public service
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — This year’s class of Fordham Law’s Stein Scholars, composed of 21 students, are devoted to public interest law issues that range from human rights to gender equity, to labor rights, among others.
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