Duke Law students help families seeking asylum in Texas

December 21, 2017

DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW – Three Duke University School of Law students — Eleni Bakst ’17, Suzie Jing ’18, and Blair Mason ’18 — share their experiences working with families detained while seeking asylum at the South Texas Family residential Center in Dilley, Texas.  

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Advice on selecting an undergraduate major for aspiring lawyers

December 18, 2017

U.S. NEWS – Experts say law school hopefuls should choose a college major based on their interests and talents.

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Pitt Law team wins Advocates Choice Award at securities dispute resolution triathlon

December 18, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH – The Pitt Law team, Matthew Banta; Bryson Stephen, and Christopher Harris, traveled to St. John’s University School of Law’s Manhattan campus in New York for the competition.

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Duke Law student receives fellowship to provide legal assistance to low-income LGBTQ and HIV-affected Staten Islanders

December 18, 2017

DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW – Kinjal Patel ’18 has received a two-year Skadden Fellowship to provide legal assistance to low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected residents.

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Gonzaga Law student selected to join Washington State Bar Association’s Juvenile Law Section

December 18, 2017

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW – J.D./MSW candidate Jenna Bock was recently selected to represent Gonzaga Law in the Washington State Bar Association’s Juvenile Law Section.

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U.S. District Judge Denise Cote advises Columbia Law students on managing complicated cases

December 18, 2017

COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL – U.S. District Judge Denise Cote ’75 recently talked with students about managing complex cases and minimizing adversarial exchanges between opposing counsel.

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University of Florida Law launches new initiative to help sharpen courtroom skills of UF Police Department

December 18, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA – A new initiative between UF Law and the University of Florida Police Department allows future attorneys to hone their direct and cross-examination skills and provides police officers with valuable practice for testifying in court.

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