Rutgers Law student Kevin Leach selected for offshore wind fellowship
RUTGERS LAW — Rising third year Rutgers Law student Kevin Leach has been selected as a Graduate Fellow in the 2023-2024 cohort of the New Jersey Wind Institute OSW Fellowship Program. Kevin is the first law student ever selected for this fellowship.
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STANFORD LAW — Stanford Law School (SLS) students and recent alumni were honored for their contributions to public interest law and pro bono work during a May 15 ceremony at the law school. A standing-room-only crowd of faculty, staff, students, and award winners’ family members gathered for the Spring Community Leadership and Public Interest Awards…
Read More about Stanford Law students recognized for public service and pro bono workStetson Law introduces meditation spaces for law students
STETSON LAW — At the end of April, students at Stetson University College of Law introduced two student meditation rooms to their campus. The idea shines light on the need for more mental health resources for law students.
Read More about Stetson Law introduces meditation spaces for law studentsSyracuse Law Veterans Legal Clinic helps veterans apply for benefits
SYRACUSE LAW — The Veterans Legal Clinic (VLC) at Syracuse University College of Law provides legal representation to veterans and their families seeking benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or upgrading a military discharge through the various military branches. The VLC is staffed by student attorneys in their 2L or 3L year at…
Read More about Syracuse Law Veterans Legal Clinic helps veterans apply for benefitsUniversity of Utah Law to host summer program for students interested in attending law school
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH LAW — The University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law and Utah State University’s Blanding Campus have partnered to offer a free four-week residential summer program called “Law as Influence, Law as Change” (LAILAC) for students interested in pursuing a career in law. The program gives undergraduate students from the Four…
Read More about University of Utah Law to host summer program for students interested in attending law schoolUniversity of Utah Law celebrates graduates during commencement
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH LAW — Congratulations to the S.J. Quinney College of Law Class of 2023, who graduated Friday, May 12! Convocation ceremonies were held at Kingsbury Hall, a historic assembly hall on campus, and celebrations continued at the S.J. Quinney of Law building later that morning and afternoon. The class of 2023 includes 85…
Read More about University of Utah Law celebrates graduates during commencementUniversity of Utah Law Refugee Law Clinic assists local refugees
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH LAW — Ukrainian refugees had few safe options as they fled their country after Russia’s 2022 invasion. One such family ended up in Utah. In April of last year, a mother and her two children entered the United States from Mexico and started the arduous process of applying for asylum. The family’s…
Read More about University of Utah Law Refugee Law Clinic assists local refugeesUniversity of Virginia Law student Kara Hafermalz recognized for pro bono service
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW — Kara Hafermalz received the Pro Bono Award for her 468 hours of volunteer legal service for incarcerated women and others. She will join Weil, Gotshal & Manges’ debt restructuring practice in New York after taking the bar.
Read More about University of Virginia Law student Kara Hafermalz recognized for pro bono serviceA look at the University of Virginia Law Community Fellows Program
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW — The UVA Law Community Fellows Program fosters collegiality and a sense of belonging each year by selecting first-year students to serve as ambassadors to their peers in law school, and later in the professional world. Participating students gain insight and develop skills ranging from leadership to negotiation.
Read More about A look at the University of Virginia Law Community Fellows ProgramUniversity of Virginia Law clinics share highlights from the year
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW — During the past year, students in clinics at the University of Virginia School of Law won asylum for a transgender immigrant, negotiated reduced charges for juveniles and helped localities reform their government operations, among other accomplishments.
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