University of Virginia Law hosts ‘shaping justice’ conference

February 19, 2019

NBC 29 — Students at the University of Virginia School of Law learn and sharing ideas to improve Charlottesville at the ‘Shaping Justice’ conference.

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Penn State Dickinson students participate in International Justice program

February 19, 2019

PENN STATE NEWS — Many lawyers dream of one day working on a high-profile international criminal case. For two Penn State Dickinson Law students, that dream became reality last fall.

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American University Washington College of Law students win first place at IP moot court competition

February 19, 2019

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY — Congratulations to American University Washington College of Law 3L Moot Court Honor Society members Lauren Mattioni and Elliot LaParne, who are the 2019 Mid-Atlantic Regional Champions for the Saul Lefkowitz Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition.

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University of Akron Law graduates father and daughter together in December 2018

February 19, 2019

AKRON LEGAL NEWS — Two recent graduates of The University of Akron School of Law are giving new meaning to the phrase “following in your parents’ footsteps.” Father and daughter Tim and Sarah Smith graduated from Akron Law last December after spending their entire time in law school together.

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University of Miami Law students teach legal writing to inmates at correctional facility

February 19, 2019

MIAMI LAW — Without a right to an attorney on many post-conviction relief matters, individuals who are incarcerated are left to advocate for themselves without any legal training. In order to equip them with tools to present their strongest case, Miami Law brought a legal writing course to Dade Correctional Institution

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University of Miami Law students advocate for children in need

February 19, 2019

MIAMI LAW — After two weeks of final exams and late-night studying, Miami Law students were eager to take a hiatus from classes and schoolwork during winter break. Many students used this time to reset: relaxing on the beaches, returning home to catch up with family, and celebrating the new year.

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Boston University Law students protest military recruiters on campus

February 19, 2019

ABOVE THE LAW — Law school protests are going all retro — it’s like 90s all over again because of President Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the military.

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Lewis & Clark Law Professor Hannah Clements named Wyss Scholar

February 19, 2019

LEWIS & CLARK LAW — Lewis & Clark Law School is pleased to announce that Hannah Clements ’20 is the second Wyss Scholar to be selected from the law school. As a Wyss Scholar, Hannah will receive a stipend for a summer position after 2L year with a nonprofit or public sector conservation organization

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Yale Law students challenge state building codes to install gender-neutral bathrooms on campus

February 11, 2019

CONNECTICUT LAW TRIBUNE — Students at Yale Law School recently celebrated the addition of two new bathrooms to the law campus. They’re the school’s first multi-stall, gender neutral bathrooms and the fruits of years of advocacy by student groups and legal action challenging Connecticut’s building codes.

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William & Mary Law student splits time as captain of basketball team

February 11, 2019

NCAA — There are nearly 5,000 men’s Division I basketball players in this country. Only one is in law school. And here he is now, for his Monday morning class. Paul Rowley’s week will start at 8:30 a.m., in room 127 with trusts and estates. He’s at the law school building a bit early

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