University of North Dakota Law students compete in moot court competition judged in front of North Dakota Supreme Court
GRAND FOLKS HERALD — The power of a good argument and a couple of pairs of leopard shoes helped propel Tatiana Hamilton and Katie Winbauer to a narrow victory in the finals of UND’s intra-school moot court competition. Members of North Dakota’s Supreme Court judged the competition Wednesday evening, a tradition that stretches back years, but…
Read More about University of North Dakota Law students compete in moot court competition judged in front of North Dakota Supreme CourtSanta Clara University Law hosts Second Chances Empathy Hackathon focused on criminal justice
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY LAW — Law 360 ran an article about Santa Clara Law’s recent Second Chance Gap Hackathon event, which took place on October 26. Below is an excerpt from the article. Nearly 100 students, data experts, lawyers and reform advocates gathered at the Santa Clara University on Saturday to find technology solutions to help close…
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SEATTLEU — Nelson and dozens of other criminal justice reform activists, including Tarra Simmons ’17, lobbied state legislators in Olympia to pass the New Hope Act, which went into effect this summer. The new law makes it easier for people with certain misdemeanor or felony convictions to clear their records, as long as the convictions meet…
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SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW HOUSTON — Law students from South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) won first place at the 11th Annual St. John’s Securities Dispute Resolution Triathlon in New York City last weekend. During the competition — hosted by St. John’s University School of Law — students advocate on behalf of a client…
Read More about South Texas College of Law Houston students win Dispute Resolution TriathlonThomas Jefferson Law students receive scholarship awards for dedication to criminal defense
THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL OF LAW — At the recent San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Scholarship Fund’s Annual Gala, five TJSL students received scholarship awards. The five students were Jubani Estrada (’20), Olga Gonzalez (’20), Daniel Granados (’20), Rocio Ortiz (’21), and Fatima Rodriguez (‘20). Estrada and Rodgriguez were given the Justicia Scholarship which recognizes a student’s…
Read More about Thomas Jefferson Law students receive scholarship awards for dedication to criminal defenseUniversity of Virginia Law student Rachel Barnes to serve as national chair of National Black Law Students Association
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW — Rachel Barnes ’21, a J.D.-MBA candidate at the University of Virginia School of Law, has been elevated to national chair of the National Black Law Students Association. Among the initiatives Barnes is taking over is an NBLSA effort to strengthen prelaw, alumni and current membership bases as well as build relationships with…
Read More about University of Virginia Law student Rachel Barnes to serve as national chair of National Black Law Students AssociationLewis & Clark Law Criminal Justice Reform Clinic files amicus brief in drivers license suspension case
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — The Criminal Justice Reform Clinic (CJRC) at Lewis & Clark Law School recently filed a joint amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in support of an Oregon Law Center lawsuit. The Metropolitan Public Defender’s (MPD) Community Law Division, which partners with CJRC on the Barrier Reduction Project, joined…
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law Criminal Justice Reform Clinic files amicus brief in drivers license suspension caseUniversity of North Dakota Law hosts state supreme court
GRAND FORKS HERALD — The North Dakota Supreme Court returned to the University of North Dakota Law School this week for its annual visit, giving students the opportunity to see the state’s highest court in action as it heard four arguments over the course of two days. The first of the four cases, heard the morning of…
Read More about University of North Dakota Law hosts state supreme courtWilliam & Mary Law Property Rights Project hosts conference for students and lawyers
WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL — This year’s conference, held on October 3-4, opened with a day of preconference activities for students. A number of property rights experts were on hand to share their knowledge, including Andrew Prince Brigham and Brett S. Tensfeldt (Brigham Property Rights Law Firm, PLLC), Joshua Baker and Stephen Clarke (Waldo &…
Read More about William & Mary Law Property Rights Project hosts conference for students and lawyersWilliam & Mary Law hosts alumnae leadership conference for students
WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL — William & Mary Law School’s eighth Leadership Conference was held on Friday, September 27, and brought many distinguished alumnae back to campus to share advice and expertise with students. The theme this year was “You’ve Already Got the Talent and Training: What Comes Next?” In panels and breakout sessions, students got…
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