University of Iowa Law Federal Criminal Defense Clinic successfully advocates sentence-reduction motion for client
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW — Christopher Davis was sentenced to a 262-months in prison for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. He faced a mandatory-minimum sentence. Mr. Davis walked out of federal prison 7-years early thanks to the efforts of the Federal Criminal Defense Clinic at the University of Iowa College of Law.
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LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — Brittany Rowe ’21 appeared in the United States District Court for the Western District of New York via Zoom on behalf of seven animal protection organizations represented by the Animal Law Litigation Clinic at the Center for Animal Law Studies. She also spoke up for more than 500,000 pigs.
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law student Brittany Rowe presents in federal courtUniversity of Minnesota Law Child Advocacy and Juvenile Justice Clinic wins legal victories for clients
MPR NEWS — As part of the Child Advocacy and Juvenile Justice Clinic in the University’s Law School, students represent clients in juvenile delinquency and child custody cases under the supervision of the two licensed attorneys who lead the clinic. The students work as their clients’ primary lawyers for free.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN COLLEGE OF LAW — The University of Nebraska College of Law was recognized as a 2020 Pro Bono Leader for its dedication to pro bono work and participation in the American Bar Association’s Free Legal Answers Program. Nebraska Law is receiving this recognition for the third consecutive year.
Read More about University of Nebraska Law recognized by ABA as Pro Bono LeaderUniversity of the Pacific McGeorge Law Immigration Clinic student Erika Patty Munoz details experience supporting families seeking citizenship
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC — Erika Patty Munoz ’21 has changed the lives of many clients in the Sacramento area. Through University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law Immigration Clinic, she has helped numerous undocumented immigrants with legal proceedings to reunite them with their families and also help them stay in America legally.
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QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY — The School of Law’s Center on Dispute Resolution has launched a Homelessness Mitigation Mediation Program. The program is funded by a $135,000 grant from the Connecticut Department of Housing. Brendan Holt will serve as the program’s executive director.
Read More about Quinnipiac Law mediation program to address COVID-19 related evictions and homelessness across ConnecticutUniversity of San Diego Law Immigration Clinic and Mulvaney Center host informational DACA forum for community members
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO NEWS CENTER — The University of San Diego’s Legal Clinics, in partnership with Alliance San Diego, hosted a free, virtual DACA community forum last month for more than 20 participants. The forum provided a comprehensive overview of information about DACA policy updates and eligibility requirements.
Read More about University of San Diego Law Immigration Clinic and Mulvaney Center host informational DACA forum for community membersExperts predict growth of legal incubator programs
ABA JOURNAL — Legal incubator programs providing space and support for newly admitted lawyers in exchange for representing underserved clients first gained great traction in the aftermath of the Great Recession, which left many recent law graduates seeking employment alternatives.
Read More about Experts predict growth of legal incubator programsNorth Carolina Bar Foundation and state’s law students provide free legal advice as part of ‘day of service’
WECT 6 NBC — Have legal questions but can’t afford to pay an attorney for the answers? If so, Friday is your lucky day. The North Carolina Bar Foundation will host the 4LL Statewide Service Day March 5. Over 400 attorneys, paralegals and law school students will provide free legal answers, resources and information for callers.
Read More about North Carolina Bar Foundation and state’s law students provide free legal advice as part of ‘day of service’Case Western Reserve Law First Amendment Clinic files lawsuit against Cleveland Police over public access to ‘use of force’ reports
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — The Case Western Reserve University School of Law First Amendment Clinic filed a lawsuit on behalf of Cleveland Scene and one of its freelance reporters alleging that the Cleveland Police Department has been wrongfully withholding use-of-force reports.
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