Drake Law student Monica Pietig helps prosecute domestic abuse case

April 14, 2025

KCCI — In her third year of law school, Monica Pietig worked with the Polk County Attorney’s Office to prosecute Brian Scott Cooper for beating and choking his former girlfriend.

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Florida State University Law and Brooklyn Law students participate in pro bono legal clinic assisting older adults

April 14, 2025

JACKSONVILLE DAILY RECORD — Each year, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s Pro Bono Unit hosts law students for its Alternative Spring Break program.

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Fordham Law names fellows focused on social justice issues

April 14, 2025

FORDHAM LAW NEWS — This year’s class of 21 Fordham Law Stein Scholars includes students pursuing public interest law in areas that range from labor justice to education and housing equity, among other issues, all embodying the Law School’s motto of working “In the service of others.” 

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Fordham Law student Darcy Gallego selected for Skadden fellowship

April 14, 2025

FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Darcy Gallego ’25 has been selected for the highly prestigious Skadden Fellowship, which will allow her to work on an innovative legal project that fills a crucial legal gap affecting unrepresented asylum seekers in New York City.

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A look at new Fordham Law cybersecurity course

April 14, 2025

FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Dean Joseph Landau has identified law and technology as a strategic priority for legal education at Fordham Law. 

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Fordham Law student Sarya Baladi recognized as leader in immigrant justice advocacy

April 10, 2025

FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Immigrant advocates Sarya Baladi ’25 and Annie Chen ’09 were honored with the Feerick Center for Social Justice’s Defender of the Dream Award at its 10th Annual FriendRaiser on March 6.

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Hofstra Law student Anthony Simon discusses his passion for sports law

April 10, 2025

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY LAW NEWS — Stepping into law school after playing Division II college basketball is more than just a fun fact Anthony Simon can share in conversation—it’s an experience that has given him a competitive advantage in the world of sports law.

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University of Houston Law Center hosts Admitted Students Day

April 10, 2025

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Prospective law students were welcomed to the University of Houston Law Center’s Spring Admitted Students Day with an inspiring theme, “Space City: Where Your Legal Dreams Take Flight.”

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University of Houston Law Center student Christopher Cabrera wins health care writing awards

April 10, 2025

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Christopher Cabrera, a third-year student at the University of Houston Law Center, is making an impact and gaining awards with his insightful articles that explore the complex interplay between law, medicine and pharmaceutical advancements.

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University of Kansas Law wins two national transactional law competitions

April 10, 2025

KU NEWS — The University of Kansas School of Law is wrapping up March with two consecutive national transactional law competition wins. Both victories continue multiyear winning streaks for KU Law at these competitions.

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