University of Kansas Law partners with hospital to provide free legal services to patients

September 12, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS – A new partnership between the University of Kansas School of Law and Lawrence Memorial Hospital will offer free legal assistance to low-income patients while providing invaluable hands-on training to law students.

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University of Memphis students represent children in juvenile court through Children’s Defense Clinic

September 12, 2016

COMMERCIAL APPEAL – Kelley is one of seven law school students who are participants in the university’s Children’s Defense Clinic, which allows supervised law students to represent youth facing charges in the juvenile justice system.

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UCLA Law Criminal Defense Clinic helps commute sentences for individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes

September 12, 2016

DAILY BRUIN – The Criminal Defense Clinic is a graduate course that allows students to work on real cases and defend clients who are unable to afford representation, said professor Ingrid Eagly, who teaches the class.

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Duke Law’s Wrongful Convictions Clinic handles appeals of criminal convictions

September 12, 2016

GREENSBORO NEWS & RECORD – The Duke University Law School Wrongful Convictions Clinic spent about five years examining that police work and the case that prosecutors presented against Armstrong to a jury seven years after the death.

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University of Montana Law innocence project announces first successful exoneration

September 12, 2016

MONTANA KAIMIN – The Montana Innocence Project announced Raugust’s exoneration at a press conference in the University of Montana’s law school on Sept. 7.

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Gonzaga Law’s Center for Professional Development prepares students for changing legal profession

September 12, 2016

UNION BULLETIN – At Gonzaga’s Center for Professional Development, Powers said, counselors work with students on everything from figuring out an area of practice and networking to finding internships and moving into new communities.

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Harvard Law’s Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation files complaints against insurance companies for discrimination against patients with AIDS

September 12, 2016

FIERCE HEALTHCARE – A Harvard Law watchdog group has alleged that some of the nation’s largest health insurers are violating anti-discrimination laws when it comes to covering HIV/AIDS treatment.

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UVA Law students collect donations for Louisiana flood victims

September 12, 2016

WVIR (NBC CHARLOTTESVILLE) – Students at the University of Virginia are collecting donations to send to people impacted by the devastating flooding in Louisiana in August.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Law app to help students build professional character and skills

September 12, 2016

THE DAILY NEBRASKAN – The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law is preparing to release an app they hope will create well-rounded lawyers.

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University of Oklahoma Law student spends summer tackling international human trafficking issues in DC

September 12, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF LAW – “Ever since that day I have wanted to attend law school and be part of the fight against these, as well as many other, human rights violations. Finally, this last summer I was able to do just that.”

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