USC Gould Law Post-Conviction Justice Project wins release of clients
USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW — Students in the Post-Conviction Justice Project recently won life-changing victories for two clients. PCJP continues to fight for second chances for clients like William and Jerome, and to advocate for policy and legislative changes to move toward a more fair and just criminal system in California.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — During the spring semester, students in clinics at the University of Virginia School of Law reunited an immigrant father of five with his family, secured educational assistance for an autistic child and drafted a U.S. Supreme Court amicus brief, among other accomplishments.
Read More about University of Virginia Law celebrates the success of its clinics this springWMU-Cooley Law Innocence Project secures exoneration of client
FOX 17 — Berrien County Circuit Court Judge Angela M. Pasula set aside Corey McCall’s conviction Friday morning during a hearing. “I commend the attorneys and investigators in my office, the local agencies, and the WMU-Cooley Innocence Project for their hard work in ensuring justice for Mr. McCall”
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UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF LAW — On June 11, University of Baltimore School of Law Prof. Gilda R. Daniels testified before the Elections Subcommittee of the House Committee on House Administration. The theme of the hearing was how to ensure free and fair access to the ballot for all Americans.
Read More about University of Baltimore Law professor Gilda Daniels testifies before Congress on voter suppressionUniversity at Buffalo Law graduate Kaitlyn Lauber receives New York State Bar Association’s top award for public service
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW — Kaitlyn Lauber ’21 initially kept track, but soon lost count of the hours she spent staffing Erie County Family Court’s help desk. It turned out to be more than 400 hours last year – over the spring semester, full time in the summer, and then on into the fall.
Read More about University at Buffalo Law graduate Kaitlyn Lauber receives New York State Bar Association’s top award for public serviceUCLA Law’s California Legislation and Policy Clinic students help shape state wildlife bill
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW — With the effects of climate change increasing across California, state legislators are exploring new policies to better protect communities – and students in UCLA School of Law’s California Environmental Legislation and Policy Clinic are helping.
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UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL — This year’s graduating class worked a record 14,133 pro bono hours throughout their time at the Law School, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to public service even while contending with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Class of 2021 celebrated this achievement.
Read More about University of Chicago Law honors class of 2021’s commitment to public serviceColumbia Law clinic students share experiences during the pandemic
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL — The COVID-19 pandemic severely limited students’ in-person interactions with clients as well as with each other since March 2020. But the students have nevertheless been engrossed in substantive projects.
Read More about Columbia Law clinic students share experiences during the pandemicFordham Law Freerick Center for Social Justice garners support for Immigrant Justice Project
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Thanks to donations from Fordham Law alumni and students, the Feerick Center for Social Justice raised over $200,000 during its Fifth Annual FriendRaiser, held virtually on April 13. The center exceeded its original goal of $100,000 and unlocked a generous $50,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor.
Read More about Fordham Law Freerick Center for Social Justice garners support for Immigrant Justice ProjectHarvard Law Project on Disability supports vulnerable communities during the pandemic
HARVARD LAW TODAY — Knowing that people with disabilities would be especially vulnerable during the pandemic to problems with healthcare access and other issues, HPOD immediately turned its attention to COVID-related initiatives and advocacy including supporting a complaint to the federal Office of Civil Rights.
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