University of Tulsa Law launches Buck Colbert Franklin Legal Clinic to serve clients in Greenwood and North Tulsa
THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA COLLEGE OF LAW — A century after attorney Buck Colbert Franklin (1879-1960) set up shop in Tulsa’s Greenwood District to offer legal counsel to an underrepresented community, The University of Tulsa’s College of Law is returning to that neighborhood to carry on Franklin’s legacy and give hope to those most in need.
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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — The Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act aims to direct financial aid to Black neighborhoods that experience unfairly negative environmental impacts and whose residents suffer health consequences. The Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic’s report inspired the bill.
Read More about Washington University Law Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic report informs federal legislationWilliam & Mary Law student Melanie Dostis details experience in the school’s Immigration Clinic
WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL — I’ve had the privilege of working with the Immigration Clinic since summer 2020—first as a research assistant, then as a student during the fall semester and now assisting with translation work. I’ve spoken with dozens of clients as they navigate the complex and ever-changing realm of immigration law.
Read More about William & Mary Law student Melanie Dostis details experience in the school’s Immigration ClinicWilliam & Mary Law Immigration Clinic director Stacy Kern-Scheerer discusses the program’s impact
WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL — W&M Law School’s Immigration Clinic is committed to preparing the next generation of immigration attorneys for this challenging practice area and is one of the few nonprofit entities that provides pro bono representation on immigration matters in the Hampton Roads region.
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW — As the global pandemic endures so must the work of students in the American University Washington College of Law Re-Entry Clinic. The Clinic provides the opportunity for law students to help their clients gain parole and overcome barriers related to their re-integration into society.
Read More about American University Washington College of Law Re-Entry Clinic faculty and students assist clients in gaining paroleA look at the UC Irvine Law Criminal Justice Clinic’s Compassionate Release Project
UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of California, Irvine School of Law Criminal Justice Clinic has been working tirelessly for the compassionate release of federal prisoners who are serving lengthy prison offenses. CJC began the Compassionate Release Project in 2017 with the goal of fighting for the release of prisoners.
Read More about A look at the UC Irvine Law Criminal Justice Clinic’s Compassionate Release ProjectCase Western Reserve Law students discuss work to assist victims of human trafficking
COURT NEWS OHIO — The issues that accompany human trafficking victims are complex to even the most seasoned legal professional. However, that’s not stopping some Ohio law students from trying to help. “We’re standing with people who need people to stand with them,” said Maya Simek, the program’s director.
Read More about Case Western Reserve Law students discuss work to assist victims of human traffickingCornell Law receives grant to prevent evictions and displacement of low-income tenants in Ithaca, NY
ITHACA.COM — A public-private collaboration has won a $1 million dollar grant to prevent displacement of low-income tenants in Ithaca. Partners include the City of Ithaca, Cornell Law School, Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County, Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. and the National Lawyers Guild student chapter at Cornell Law School.
Read More about Cornell Law receives grant to prevent evictions and displacement of low-income tenants in Ithaca, NYLiberty Law hosts income tax preparation services for area residents
WLNI — Liberty University School of Law will host Volunteer Income Tax Assistance services free for qualifying individuals. To qualify for the free service, the income of the taxpayer (or the income of both spouses if filing jointly) may not exceed $54,000. No appointment is necessary; the service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — The newly formed Tax Law Center at NYU Law will focus on tax law issues that have profound implications for the government, businesses, and individuals. The center will be hosted by NYU Law, whose pioneering Graduate Tax Program has long recognized how tax-related issues affect all aspects of society.
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