Thomas 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…
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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…
Read More about William & Mary Law hosts alumnae leadership conference for studentsUniversity of Akron Law students at Immigration and Human Rights Clinic win cases for asylum-seekers
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON — Since fall 2016, University of Akron School of Law students at the school’s Immigration and Human Rights Clinic have provided one-on-one representation in removal defense cases for 32 asylum-seeking noncitizens detained at the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (NEOCC) in Youngstown and at other facilities throughout the country where appeals clients are held…
Read More about University of Akron Law students at Immigration and Human Rights Clinic win cases for asylum-seekersUniversity of Arkansas Law celebrates National Pro Bono Week
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS — Students in the University of Arkansas School of Law are participating in a nationwide celebration of pro bono during Pro Bono Week, Oct. 20-26. Law students who have performed the most pro bono hours are invited to “Dessert with the Dean,” to celebrate their accomplishment with School of Law Dean Margaret Sova…
Read More about University of Arkansas Law celebrates National Pro Bono WeekHarvard Law international public service fellows discuss experiences in program
HARVARD LAW TODAY — In 2019, 17 Harvard Law School students traveled to 13 countries as Chayes International Public Service Fellows. This program, established in 2001 and dedicated to the memory of HLS Professor Abram Chayes ’49, provides students with the opportunity to spend eight weeks during the summer working with governmental or non-governmental organizations concerned…
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Attorneys in the LGBTQ community said it is incumbent upon people of all orientations to create an inclusive atmosphere during a recent talk at the University of Houston Law Center. The event was presented by OutLaw, a student organization for LGBT concerns devoted to the issues of gay, lesbian,…
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