University of New Hampshire Law hosts public defenders for talk on the value of public service

October 3, 2023

CONCORD MONITOR — The panel, which is being hosted in law schools throughout the country by the U.S. Department of Justice seeks to address the critical need for public defenders, the future of public defense in rural and indigent communities and the benefits and challenges of working in public defense. 

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Advice for first-year law students pursuing a career in public service

September 12, 2023

PENN CAREY LAW — For the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), Jamie Reisman, Associate Director for JD Counseling & Public Sector Careers, has published “1L Career Strategy and Top FAQs from 1Ls Pursuing Public Sector Opportunities.” 

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Boston College Law student Samantha Pearlman runs for Mayor in Marlborough, Massachusetts

September 12, 2023

THE NATIONAL JURIST — While most law students want to be lawyers, some end up taking other paths. And that can be said for, Samantha Perlman.

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Penn Carey Law highlights recent graduates working in international public interest roles

September 8, 2023

PENN CAREY LAW — Every year, graduates from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s renowned LLM program launch impactful public interest careers working in NGOs and government agencies around the world.

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USC Gould Law Housing Law and Policy Clinic offers assistance to tenants facing legal issues

September 8, 2023

USC GOULD OF LAW — With over 64% of households in the City of Los Angeles occupied by renters and the Southern California region impacted by a national housing crisis, the USC Housing Law and Policy Clinic (HLPC) is in an important position to give students experience with advocacy for tenants and working with community

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A look at the USC Gould Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

September 8, 2023

USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — People come from far and wide to learn the skills of dispute resolution at USC Gould School of Law.

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Temple Law fellowship supports students seeking opportunities in public interest law

September 7, 2023

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY BEASLEY SCHOOL OF LAW — As they return to Temple Law to begin their final year of law school, ten students will bring with them experiences gained as the inaugural class of Duffy Fellows at Temple.  

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University of Virginia Law students Hannah Borja and Carter Farnsworth receive public service scholarships

September 7, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — First-year students Hannah “Mel” Borja and Carter Farnsworth are this year’s recipients of the Virginia Public Service Scholarships, a full-tuition award given to University of Virginia School of Law students who are pursuing public service careers.

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Vermont Law offers free legal help for local residents affected by flooding

August 22, 2023

NBC 5 — Vermont Law & Graduate School launched a new initiative to help flood-affected business owners navigate the legal challenges of the recovery process.

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Boston College Law students Elizabeth Harrington and James Lopez Olvera selected for immigration law fellowship

August 10, 2023

BOSTON COLLEGE LAW — BC Law graduates Elizabeth Harrington and James Lopez Olvera have been selected by the Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) as 2023 justice fellows. IJC works to address the critical need for legal representation in immigration by providing free, high-quality legal services. They recruit and train the fellows and then connect them with

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