Loyola Law, Los Angeles cancels election day classes to encourage civic engagement

November 19, 2018

LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL — In keeping with its public service and social justice mission, Loyola Law School has launched an effort to foster nonpartisan engagement with the election process.

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Law students help voters cast ballots on election day

November 13, 2018

LAW.COM — Law students across the country are fanning out to poll sites as election monitors, manning phones to answer voter questions, and finding other ways to serve the public on Election Day.

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University of Georgia Law wins annual Florida/Georgia courtroom battle

November 12, 2018

UGA TODAY — The University of Georgia School of Law recently defeated the University of Florida School of Law in the Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition in Jacksonville, Florida.

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University of Colorado Law Clinic leads election observation efforts on North Dakota reservations

November 12, 2018

DAILY CAMERA — A group of about 20 law students and Boulder area residents are being led to North Dakota over the next several days by the University of Colorado American Indian Law Clinic to ensure the votes of tribal reservation members are counted in Tuesday’s election.

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Scholarships for law students in South Carolina recognize commitment to careers serving the public interest

November 5, 2018

THE CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — Two South Carolina law students will be awarded scholarships by the Association of Administrative Law Judges (AALJ). The scholarships are awarded to law students with demonstrated experience or interest in pursuing a career in public interest law.

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UC Davis Law students honored by California Continuing Education of the Bar for appellate briefs

November 5, 2018

UC DAVIS LAW — The California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) presented its annual awards for the best 1L briefs (from spring 2018) last week at King Hall.

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Arizona State University Law’s study abroad program opens opportunities for students

November 5, 2018

ASU NOW — A highly acclaimed study program in Prato, Italy, has helped expand the profile and prestige of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

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University of Minnesota Law opens wellness room for students

October 29, 2018

FOX 9 — The family of a University of Minnesota graduate who struggled with addiction has helped fund a wellness room in the Law School where students can de-stress without the distractions of technology or homework.

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University of Maine Law student co-authors financial guide for veterans

October 29, 2018

MAINE BIZ — The Financial Guide for Maine Veterans was published by the State of Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection this summer. It includes information on veterans’ benefit agencies and organizations, employment, education, health, establishing and maintaining credit, and personal finance.

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University of Houston Law Center promotes Mental Health Week

October 29, 2018

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — University of Houston Law Center students did yoga, spent time with therapy dogs and other animals at a petting zoo and participated a variety of other activities from Oct. 8-11 during Mental Health Week.

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