A look at the UCLA Law Promise Institute for Human Rights fellowship program
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW — The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA School of Law supported five fellows in summer internships with human rights organizations around the world in 2020. The Promise Institute also awarded two post-graduate fellowships.
Read More about A look at the UCLA Law Promise Institute for Human Rights fellowship programUCLA Law Human Rights Litigation Clinic files brief against forced child labor in the chocolate industry
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW — UCLA School of Law’s Human Rights Litigation Clinic is part of a litigation team representing child victims of forced labor in the chocolate industry in Nestle USA, Inc. v. Doe I and Cargill, Inc. v. Doe I, two consolidated petitions concerning an Alien Tort Statute lawsuit that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear.
Read More about UCLA Law Human Rights Litigation Clinic files brief against forced child labor in the chocolate industryGeorgia State University Law student Breonna Glover shares experience in school’s Health Law Partnership Clinic
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY — After graduating from GW, Breonna Glover says she chose Georgia State College of Law because of the expert faculty and friendly environment. This semester, she’s honing her skills to standup in the face of injustice and preparing to get real world experience with clients through the HeLP Clinic in the spring.
Read More about Georgia State University Law student Breonna Glover shares experience in school’s Health Law Partnership ClinicUniversity of Kansas Law student Ellen Bertels selected as Skadden Fellow
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS — Third-year University of Kansas law student Ellen Bertels will serve as a 2021 Skadden Fellow. Considered the most prestigious and competitive award for public interest law students, Skadden Fellowships provide two years of funding for lawyers pursuing public-interest law projects of their own design.
Read More about University of Kansas Law student Ellen Bertels selected as Skadden FellowLewis & Clark Law Criminal Justice Reform Clinic obtains clemencies for several clients
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — The Criminal Justice Reform Clinic petitioned for and received 14 commutations for their clients since April. CJRC also made Oregon history when Governor Brown commuted its client to the Parole Board after reducing his sentence from Life Without Parole to Life, the first time such a commutation has happened in Oregon.
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law Criminal Justice Reform Clinic obtains clemencies for several clientsUniversity of Miami Law Partners with Ecuadorian University to offer international business transactions course
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — As an increasing number of firms trade and invest abroad, attorneys must contend with international law and legal regimes governing everything from commercial contracts to disputes. That is what inspired Miami Law Lecturer in Law Paula Arias to create a unique international sales course.
Read More about University of Miami Law Partners with Ecuadorian University to offer international business transactions courseUniversity of Miami Law Tenants’ Rights Clinic prepares for the end of eviction protections
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — The Tenants’ Rights Clinic is designed to give law students the opportunity to represent low-income tenants in litigation and administrative hearings. This year, the students will focus on representing tenants impacted by the pandemic, facing eviction for non-payment of rent.
Read More about University of Miami Law Tenants’ Rights Clinic prepares for the end of eviction protectionsPenn Law student groups partner with local legal aid advocates to provide relief to communities during the pandemic
THE DAILY PENNSYLVANIAN — Student groups operate within the Toll Public Interest Center, Penn Law’s public service hub, and have adapted previous projects to the virtual environment in addition to creating new ones specifically for COVID-19 relief. The pro bono projects aim to alleviate some of the hardships that the pandemic has exacerbated.
Read More about Penn Law student groups partner with local legal aid advocates to provide relief to communities during the pandemicSt. Mary’s Law receives grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to encourage pro bono legal work through remote fellowships
ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY — St. Mary’s University School of Law received a grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to encourage pro bono legal work through new remote fellowships. The pandemic has revealed social, economic and cultural challenges, particularly in the legal system, where access to justice has captured the attention of everyone.
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UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO — Students and faculty at USF’s School of Law will begin reviewing criminal cases as part of a new Innocence Commission created by the San Francisco district attorney. USF law students and a staff attorney will work with the DA’s office to review cases in which claims of wrongful conviction have been filed.
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