University of Kansas Law’s Judicial Field Placement Program goes virtual
KU LAW BLOG — Under the supervision of a judge, law clerk or staff attorney, Judicial Field Placement Program interns perform research, draft documents and observe courtroom proceedings to expand their knowledge of how our court systems operate.
Read More about University of Kansas Law’s Judicial Field Placement Program goes virtualLewis & Clark Law Public Interest Law Project hosts fundraiser to support student public interest work
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — Over 350 households attended the 30th Annual Public Interest Law Project Auction. The group raised over $63,000 to fund summer stipends for students working in public interest law.
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law Public Interest Law Project hosts fundraiser to support student public interest workUniversity of Miami Law Immigration Clinic files petition to release detained client
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — A lawsuit filed in April by the Miami Law’s Immigration Clinic seeks release from immigration detention of a 43-year-old father and resident of New Jersey who is exercising his First Amendment right to protest the conditions of his lengthy incarceration with a month-long – and counting – hunger strike.
Read More about University of Miami Law Immigration Clinic files petition to release detained clientJudge Judith E. Levy speaks at Michigan State University Law on the ethical challenges judges face during the pandemic
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — The annual Kelley Lecture, which honors the legacy of the late Attorney General Frank J.E. Kelley through a discussion of current ethical issues facing attorneys, took place via Zoom on April 6th. The well-attended talk featured remarks from Interim Dean Melanie B. Jacobs and Kelley Institute of Ethics and the Legal Profession Director…
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NEWS @ NORTHEASTERN — Public health officials and Northeastern researchers Wendy Parmet and Susan Mello are concerned that the pause, if it’s not communicated clearly, might be the tipping point for members of the public who were already hesitant about getting a COVID-19 vaccine to decide not to get inoculated against the highly contagious disease.
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NORTHWESTERN NOW — It’s been a busy few weeks for entrepreneurs across the Northwestern University campus. Tight teams of undergraduate and business school students at various phases of ideation and fundraising came together virtually at a variety of events to highlight creative inventions in time for the United Nations’ World Creativity and Innovation Day.
Read More about Northwestern Law celebrates UN World Creativity and Innovation DayNotre Dame Law students assist with expungement process for ex-offenders
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME STORIES — When St. Joseph County Prosecutor Ken Cotter hosted an expungement clinic last year for people with criminal records in the county, he expected maybe a dozen people would show up. When he was wrong about that — and boy, was he wrong — he was grateful for the Notre Dame Law…
Read More about Notre Dame Law students assist with expungement process for ex-offendersFordham Law Rule of Law Clinic researches the impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Fordham Law launched the new Rule of Law Clinic, overseen by Dean Emeritus and Norris Professor of Law John D. Feerick ’61 and Visiting Clinical Professor John Rogan’ 14. The clinic’s students conduct research and participate in a weekly class. They focus on the legal and political issues related to Northern Ireland.
Read More about Fordham Law Rule of Law Clinic researches the impact of Brexit on Northern IrelandFordham Law launches Honorable Ruben Martino Memorial Fellowship to support students in public interest summer internships
FORDHAM LAW NEWS — For years, the Bronx County Family Court would transform on Tuesdays from a courtroom into the unlikeliest of dance floors. Promptly at 1 p.m., Judge Ruben Martino would end the court’s sessions, and with the help of his staff, including Court Officer Jermel Singleton ‘22, push chairs and tables aside.
Read More about Fordham Law launches Honorable Ruben Martino Memorial Fellowship to support students in public interest summer internshipsA look at Georgia State University Law’s pro bono program
GEORGIA STATE NEWS — The College of Law offers students numerous opportunities to get hands-on experience, from the service project at orientation to clinics. One of the most fulfilling ways for students to practice classroom concepts is through pro bono work. Since its founding, students have given more than 3,000 hours of service.
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