University 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.
Read More about Case Western Reserve Law First Amendment Clinic files lawsuit against Cleveland Police over public access to ‘use of force’ reportsUniversity of Idaho Law students assist community with tax preparation
MOSCOW PULLMAN DAILY NEWS — The University of Idaho has assembled a team of IRS-certified student volunteers to provide direct tax filing assistance to those earning less than $57,000 a year. Organizers described the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, as a “free H &R Block,” almost completely sponsored by the IRS.
Read More about University of Idaho Law students assist community with tax preparationUniversity of Idaho Law partners with local organization to assist community members facing eviction
KTVB 7 — Despite a national eviction moratorium being in place since last fall, over 300 evictions were filed in Ada and Canyon County courts from September to December 2020. And although that moratorium was extended to March 31, eviction court cases continue. In 2021, there have been over 200 eviction hearings in the Treasure Valley.
Read More about University of Idaho Law partners with local organization to assist community members facing evictionUniversity of Iowa Law’s Federal Criminal Defense Clinic fights for compassionate release
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW — 15 years ago, Christopher Davis was sentenced to a 262-months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 6.1 grams of crack cocaine. On August 27, 2020, Mr. Davis walked out of federal prison 7-years early thanks to the efforts of the Federal Criminal Defense Clinic.
Read More about University of Iowa Law’s Federal Criminal Defense Clinic fights for compassionate releaseUniversity of South Carolina launches mobile law office for on-site delivery of legal services across the state
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW — Public service and access to justice have long been hallmarks of the University of South Carolina School of Law’s mission. Beginning this year, the School of Law will strengthen its impact statewide thanks to the Palmetto LEADER, a custom-built bus that will function as a mobile law office.
Read More about University of South Carolina launches mobile law office for on-site delivery of legal services across the stateUsing sign language, University of Virginia Law student Jehanne McCullough contributes to federal appeals win
ABA JOURNAL — Jehanne McCullough, a University of Virginia School of Law student who is deaf, recently argued a federal excessive force appeal through the school’s appellate clinic, and three American Sign Language interpreters were also involved in the process. McCullough, a 3L, signed oral arguments with one interpreter.
Read More about Using sign language, University of Virginia Law student Jehanne McCullough contributes to federal appeals winUniversity at Buffalo Law Access to Justice Hybrid Clinic provides legal aid to inmates
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF LAW — In collaboration with the Erie County Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyers Project and the Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, the School of Law is pioneering a program to help incarcerated persons press their case in federal court – a first-in-the-nation initiative.
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