Fordham Law Criminal Defense Clinic advocates for commutation of client

September 23, 2024

FORDHAM LAW NEWS — This summer, Fordham Law students Camille Campbell ’25 and Matthew Winter ’25 visited an upstate New York maximum security prison to meet with a client who was convicted of murder.

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Fordham Law Judicial Center names peer clerkship council 

September 23, 2024

FORDHAM LAW NEWS — The Center for Judicial Events & Clerkships (CJEC) has named its 2024–2025 Peer Clerkship Council (PCC), a leadership cohort of six members of the J.D. Class of 2025 who worked closely with the Center in pursuing and securing their post-graduate clerkships with federal and state court judges.

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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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University of Montana Law student Craig Rigdon discusses path from woodworker to studying law

September 16, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA — University of Montana law student Craig Rigdon is carving out a new life for himself, transitioning from a full-time woodworker to lawyer.

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Pace Law professor Sonya Ziaja recognized as environmental law distinguished junior scholar

September 16, 2024

PACE UNIVERSITY –The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is proud to announce that Professor Sonya Ziaja has been selected to receive the 2024-2025 Pace |Haub Environmental Law Distinguished Junior Scholar Award. 

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Rutgers Law welcomes new students at orientation

September 16, 2024

RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL — You are an extraordinary first-year class, and we are thrilled that you’re here,” said Rutgers Law Dean Johanna Bond to incoming law students at Orientation 2024.

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University of San Diego Law holds National Mediation and Mock Trial Championship in Mexico

September 16, 2024

USD NEWS CENTER — In 2023, University of San Diego (USD) School of Law received nearly $3 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of State to train Mexican law professors and students on effective mediation and trial skills – with a goal of preparing the next generation of Mexican lawyers for a successful

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University of Texas Law recognizes alumna Kassandra Gonzalez for mentoring law students

September 16, 2024

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN SCHOOL OF LAW — In recognition of her commitment to supporting law students, alum Kassandra Gonzalez ’19 was awarded the Texas Law 2024 Mentor of the Year distinction.

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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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University of Virginia Law students receive scholarships for leadership

September 16, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — This year’s Karsh-Dillard Scholars at the University of Virginia School of Law hope to use their law degrees to work in the federal government, practice transactional law and become a judge, among other goals.

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