University of Massachusetts Law students receive fellowships for public service and judicial scholarship

October 25, 2023

UMASS LAW — Leaders of Massachusetts’ legal and education systems have been honored with a judicial scholarship and fellowship to celebrate their commitment to justice, equity, and an accessible legal education. 

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Northeastern Law Prisoners’ Rights Clinic helps secure pardon for client

October 25, 2023

NORTHERN GLOBAL NEWS — The story of Kenny Jean, a Haitian immigrant living in Massachusetts, whose years of custody under the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families resulted in homelessness and then incarceration, is unfortunately “not unusual.”

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Donation to Rutgers Law to establish Ruth Bader Ginsburg Women’s Rights and Gender Justice Clinic

October 24, 2023

RUTGERS — The Stephanie and Harold Krieger Charitable Trust has gifted $6.5 million to Rutgers Law School, the second largest gift in the law school’s history. Of the donation, $5.5 million will be used to establish the new Ruth Bader Ginsburg Women’s Rights and Gender Justice Clinic.

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Northeastern Law Community Business Clinic helps community biology lab reach non-profit status

October 17, 2023

BIOCONNECTS —  BioConnects New England (BCNE), a multi-state coalition that aims to connect hubs throughout New England to support existing and establish new biomanufacturing infrastructure as a pathway to increase employment and educational opportunities for underserved regions and populations.

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Grant to Notre Dame Law to support Exoneration Justice Clinic

October 17, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME — Notre Dame Law School’s Exoneration Justice Clinic (EJC) has secured a substantial new grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). 

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Vermont Law and Graduate School co-hosts clinic for local residents impacted by flooding

October 16, 2023

VERMONT BIZ — VermontBiz In response to the need for assistance following the challenges caused by this summer’s flooding, Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Entrepreneurial Legal Lab and Legal Services Vermont will host a clinic in Hardwick to provide legal information to homeowners, renters and business owners seeking aid through FEMA grants and Small Business Association

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Gift to Howard Law to fund clinic on heirs property issues

October 12, 2023

THE WASHINGTON INFORMER — JPMorgan Chase Bank, in conjunction with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, announced the funding of a $900,000 gift to the Howard University School of Law for a clinic designed to help people dealing with the issue of heirs property Tuesday.

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Gift to Notre Dame Law to support Exoneration Justice Clinic

October 11, 2023

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME — Notre Dame Law School’s Exoneration Justice Clinic has been awarded a $3 million grant to administer a program for the defense of Mexican nationals in criminal matters in the United States (“PDM”). 

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Rutgers Law International Human Rights Clinic secures asylum for Mexican journalist

October 11, 2023

RUTGERS — Emilio Gutierrez is an award-winning Mexican journalist, devoted father, University of Michigan Knight-Wallace Fellowship recipient, and National Press Club honoree.

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