University of Virginia Law professor Cale Jaffe wins excellence in public service award

May 30, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — When Cale Jaffe ’01 first started working with community partners to help preserve a historic Black schoolhouse in Cumberland, Virginia, he didn’t realize one of the biggest public services he would be performing would be the simple act of listening.

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UC Law San Francisco public service grants help students pursue public interest careers

May 16, 2024

UC LAW SAN FRANCISCO — Every summer, scores of UC Law San Francisco students serve the public interest by interning at nonprofits and government offices that assist immigrants, low-income tenants, survivors of domestic violence, and others who need legal help.

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Campbell Law to host fellowship for students committed to public interest careers

May 16, 2024

CAMPBELL LAW — This summer, Campbell Law School will become the second law school in North Carolina to host Justice John Paul Stevens Fellows.

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How Cornell Law supports students pursuing public interest careers

May 16, 2024

CORNELL CHRONICLE — Cornell Law School is dramatically increasing its support for graduates pursuing public service careers, setting a new standard among the nation’s top law schools.

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Duke Law recognizes students for pro bono service

May 16, 2024

DUKE LAW NEWS — Last week, 14 students – 10 JDs and four LLMs – were recognized as Class of 2024 Pro Bono All Stars, receiving the highest honor given to graduating students for exceptional commitment to pro bono service throughout their time at Duke Law School.

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University of Miami Law students complete pro bono work during spring break

May 15, 2024

UMIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW — Miami Law students participated in three alternative Spring Break trips where they assisted survivors of domestic violence, indigent defendants, and refugees and asylum seekers. 

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BYU Law student Carly Madsen discusses her passion for public service

May 2, 2024

BYU NEWS — With its forced grading curve, law school is infamously competitive. But when she started at BYU Law in her thirties, returning to the university as a mother with two degrees already under her belt, Carly Madsen decided that rankings wouldn’t define her achievement.

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Fordham Law dean Matthew Diller recognized for contributions to public service

May 2, 2024

FORDHAM LAW NEWS — Dean Matthew Diller and alumnus Richard Saenz ’10, who has advocated for trangender people and incarcerated individuals with HIV, were honored for their dedication to public service at the 33rd annual Public Interest Resource Center (PIRC) Awards.

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Northeastern Law hosts public service fundraising campaign in honor of late dean Dan Givelber

May 1, 2024

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Thanks to the generosity of our community, Northeastern Law is thrilled to announce that the school has reached $1 million in fundraising with the “A Million Thanks for Dan Givelber” campaign honoring the late Dan Givelber, a beloved former dean and faculty member who died on June 25, 2023. 

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Notre Dame Law recognizes students for commitment to public service

May 1, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME THE LAW SCHOOL — Each year, the Notre Dame Law School recognizes a number of graduating students who have exhibited an exemplary commitment to public service during their time in law school.

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