Law students at several schools share their summer pro bono work experiences
ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — When it comes to providing pro bono services as a law student, you’re usually working under the direct supervision of a licensed lawyer without being compensated, in academic credits or pay, for the work you do.
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SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR COLLEGE OF LAW — That was the daunting challenge recently presented at a simulation hosted by the International Rule of Law and Security program, jointly developed by the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University. The event drew almost 60 law students, undergraduates and other graduate students to ASU Law’s…
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BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL MAGAZINE — Zane Fernandez ’21 has been named one of seven recipients of the 2020 Roscoe Trimmier Jr. Diversity Scholarship presented annually by Ropes & Gray. He is the third Boston College Law School student to be so honored in the past four years. Fernandez will receive a $25,000 award to…
Read More about Boston College Law student Zane Fernandez awarded diversity scholarshipUC Irvine Law student Viridiana Chabolla challenges move to end DACA
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA — On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Chabolla, now a law student at UC Irvine, will be at the Supreme Court to defend the rights of people like her to continue working and paying taxes, a right she was granted under the Obama administration with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
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CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Student excellence was on display during the 2019 Creighton School of Law Moot Court Tournament.
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DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY — Emily McKenzie, 3L, was part of one of four winning teams at this year’s Local Government Case Competition. The annual event takes place over three days, with graduate students from a range of programs randomly assigned to teams to solve actual problems facing the Allegheny Department of Health and Human Services.
Read More about Duquesne Law student Emily McKenzie part of winning team at Local Government Case CompetitionEmory Law environmental clinic supports farmers in Georgia with new partnership
EMORY LAW — Emory University and The Conservation Fund have formed a new partnership to support next-generation farmers in Georgia and help build the local food supply across metro Atlanta with a first-of-its-kind sustainable solution to food production.
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EMORY LAW — Today is Veterans Day, a formal recognition of the commitment and valor that safeguards the rule of law and protects us all. This day acknowledges the sacrifice required of our military personnel and their families…
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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — Congratulations to 2L, Isaac Broad, who won the Outstanding Law Student Award by Dade Legal Aid Put Something Back. Isaac was recognized for making a meaningful impact in the community and was given the award during the Pro Bono Awards Luncheon on October 25, 2019.
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FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Legal scholars and ADR professionals had gathered at Fordham Law School on November 1, 2019, for a day-long symposium to discuss issues including diversity in ADR practice, online dispute resolution, and cross-cultural perspectives. The event, entitled “Achieving Access to Justice Through ADR: Fact or Fiction?” was hosted by the Fordham Law Review,…
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