University of Virginia Law students aid client in high-interest loan situation
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — When a Charlottesville-area woman bought a used car that needed substantial repairs she could not afford, she soon found herself in financial and legal distress. After turning to the Legal Aid Justice Center and two University of Virginia School of Law students, she saved about $10,000 in court.
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ABA JOURNAL — More than 150 law firms and about 23,000 volunteers are participating this year in an election protection program run by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. The number of volunteers is about five times the number in 2016. Volunteers will answer questions about polling places, mail-in ballots and other election issues.
Read More about More than 150 law firms volunteer for election protection effortsAlbany Law’s Community Economic Development Clinic helps convert arborist business into a collective
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL — Under the guidance of the Community Economic Development Clinic within The Justice Center at Albany Law School, Jack Magai has closed on the sole-proprietorship-to-employee-ownership conversion of the company—now called the More Trees Arborist Collective LLC—to his four colleagues.
Read More about Albany Law’s Community Economic Development Clinic helps convert arborist business into a collectiveAmerican University Washington College of Law’s Community and Economic Development Law Clinic works to remove discriminatory housing covenants
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW — The work of American University Washington College of Law’s Community and Economic Development Law Clinic and its co-director, Professor Susan Bennett, is featured in a recent Washington Post article on efforts to remove racist housing covenants for local residents.
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HARVARD LAW TODAY — Several students engaged in direct client service, addressing the many challenges facing refugees, asylum seekers and marginalized populations in countries around the world. Others focused on legal research and writing, exploring issues that broadened their exposure to international, comparative and foreign law.
Read More about A look at projects from the 2020 Harvard Law Chayes International Public Service FellowsLouisiana State University Law receives grant to establish Wrongful Conviction Clinic
WBRZ 2 ABC — LSU Law, in partnership with the Innocence Project New Orleans (IPNO), has received a nearly $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to review select cases of incarcerated people who have claims of innocence. The two-year grant establishes the Wrongful Conviction Clinic at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
Read More about Louisiana State University Law receives grant to establish Wrongful Conviction ClinicPenn Law celebrates pro bono week
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — The 2020 National Celebration of Pro Bono, led by the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, takes places from October 25-31, 2020. This year’s theme is Rising to Meet the Challenge: Pro Bono Response to COVID-19.
Read More about Penn Law celebrates pro bono weekPenn Law students volunteer for election protection efforts in Pennsylvania
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students are volunteering their time and skills to ensure the integrity of the 2020 presidential election. With the COVID-19 crisis still pummeling the country, Americans may face more obstacles to exercising the franchise this year than ever before.
Read More about Penn Law students volunteer for election protection efforts in PennsylvaniaUniversity of Puerto Rico Law celebrates pro bono week
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of Puerto Rico School of Law and its Pro Bono Program are joining the celebration of the Pro Bono Week instituted by the American Bar Association. The University of Puerto Rico School of Law is dubbed Facing the Challenge: Pro bono response to extreme events.
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UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND SCHOOL OF LAW — Amidst this year’s pandemic, the scenario will be a bit different. One thing that won’t change this year is the Carrico Center for Pro Bono & Public Service’s partnership with the Lawyers’ Committee, VCET, and Election Protection to connect students with service opportunities surrounding the voting process.
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