University of Georgia Law receives gift to enhance clinical programs
UGA TODAY — Thanks to a recent $200,000 gift from the Callaway Foundation, the University of Georgia School of Law will expand the provision of legal services through its experiential learning programs, clinics and externships to rural and legally underserved communities in the Peach State.
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CBS 2 IOWA — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is still available for qualifying low- to moderate-income workers. VITA provides free tax preparation assistance from trained volunteers. VITA 2021 services are available through Monday, April 12, 2021. This year tax returns will be completed virtually in Johnson County.
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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — As part of the class action lawsuit the University of Miami School of Law filed with partners against U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement, students help to save lives as they learn the intricacies of immigration law. The lawsuit accused the U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement of ignoring COVID-19 guidelines.
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — During “A Conversation with Stacey Abrams,” the Georgia politician sat down with Ben Jealous, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Distinguished Visiting Fellow and former NAACP leader, to discuss topics from gerrymandering to romance novels virtually.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Seventeen years into his 25-year felony prison sentence, Gerald Smith was facing a looming health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted his regular treatments for cancer, a preexisting condition that made him more susceptible to dying from the coronavirus in prison.
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — In December, the team won release for both their clients, whose claims are included in a class action filed against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Their representation was only possible because of the women’s persistent efforts and the zealous advocacy of local immigrants’ rights activists.
Read More about Boston University Law Immigrants’ Rights & Human Trafficking Clinic secures release for clientsUC Irvine Law Civil Rights Litigation Clinic sues area district attorney office for unlawful collection of DNA
UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW — The Irvine School of Law Civil Rights Litigation Clinic filed suit this week on behalf of local taxpayers. The suit alleges that the District Attorney’s Office is using taxpayer funds to coerce persons charged with misdemeanors into forfeiting their constitutional rights through the unlawful collection of DNA.
Read More about UC Irvine Law Civil Rights Litigation Clinic sues area district attorney office for unlawful collection of DNAUC Irvine Law International Justice Clinic successfully urges Los Angeles County to implement global gender rights treaty
UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW — For two years, students in the UCI Law International Justice Clinic have advocated for Los Angeles County to implement the United Nations Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Last month, the County Board of Supervisors approved a motion supporting CEDAW.
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HARVARD LAW TODAY — The Tenant Advocacy Project, a student-run organization at Harvard Law School that advocates for current and prospective public housing tenants, changed the lives and experience of several first-year students, allowing them to gain skills and learn to practice law in a remote work environment.
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NEBRASKA TODAY — Richard Moberly, dean of the College of Law, shared the recent work of the Civil Clinical Law program in establishing the Tenant Assistance Project with local non-profits, which paired student and volunteer attorneys with residents facing eviction. “They leveled the legal playing field for tenants during the pandemic,” Moberly said.
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