Vanderbilt Law assistant dean Beth Cruz discusses how to pursue a career in public interest

October 8, 2024

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL — Navigating the path through law school to a career in public interest is no easy feat. Assistant Dean and Martha Craig Daughtrey Director for Public Interest Beth Cruz invited Madison Lowery ‘23 and Grace Hayes ‘25 to speak with Vanderbilt Law students interested in pursuing legal careers in public interest. 

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Gift to University of Virginia Law to create a public service summer fund

October 1, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — Bestselling author David Baldacci ’86 is writing a new chapter for some students at the University of Virginia School of Law. Through a $1.5 million donation, he is endowing a scholarship, public service summer fellowship and public service loan forgiveness fund in his name.

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University of Virginia Law first-year students introduced to program in law and public service

September 26, 2024

VIRGINIA LAW WEEKLY — On the afternoon of Monday, September 10, the Program in Law and Public Service (LPS) crowded Caplin Pavilion with prospective first- and second-year fellows to decorate cupcakes, learn about LPS, and connect with current LPS fellows.

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University of Miami Law highlights students who completed summer public interest work

September 16, 2024

UMIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — This summer, law students at the University of Miami embarked on internships within the public interest sector. These HOPE Fellows not only gained invaluable practical experience, but also made significant contributions to communities around the world by working on pressing legal issues. 

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Vanderbilt Law hosts panel informing students about public interest careers

September 16, 2024

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL — While practicing public interest law upon graduation has become more popular amongst law students, it still falls outside of the status quo.

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Fordham Law hosts Public Service Day to connect students to the local community

September 6, 2024

FORDHAM LAW NEWS — From a Central Park clean up led by Fordham’s Environmental Law Advocates to a workshop on voter suppression conducted by Fordham Law Advocates for Voter Rights in partnership with the New York Civil Liberties Union, students kicked off the 2024-25 academic year with an array of volunteer activities for Public Service

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University of Houston Law Center celebrates 10th anniversary of service days during orientation

September 5, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — The University of Houston Law Center marked the start of the 2024 Fall semester with its 10th annual Community Service Days. The milestone project, established in 2014, is a longstanding tradition at the Law Center aiming to instill a sense of public service in students.

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Seton Hall Law hosts auction to raise money for students working in public interest

September 4, 2024

SETON HALL LAW — In April, Seton Hall Law hosted the celebration of the annual Public Interest Law Auction.

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University of Miami Law awarded for pro bono service

August 13, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI — Recognizing its commitment to public service and legal education, the University of Miami School of Law HOPE Public Interest Resource Center has been honored with the 2023-2024 “MVP Pro Bono Award” by The Florida Bar Foundation. 

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Notre Dame Law students discuss passion for public interest work

August 13, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME THE LAW SCHOOL — For many Notre Dame Law students, a career in public interest and civil liberties work is what motivated them to attend law school. This summer, several students are working in public interest jobs and at firms dedicated to protecting civil liberties.

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