University of Alabama Law hosts boot camp to prepare incoming students for success

September 3, 2019

THE CRIMSON WHITE — The University of Alabama Law hosted the Susan B. Livingston Boot Camp for Success, which is an initiative to provide incoming law students from diverse backgrounds the preparation they need for law school.

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Arizona State University Law’s First Amendment Clinic wins argument to unseal documents for client’s case

September 3, 2019

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY — Arizona State University Law’s First Amendment Clinic wins argument to unseal the investigation documents to the Scott Warren case. Ryan Bailey, one of the clinic’s students, played a key role by delivering the oral argument.

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Columbia Law student Emilie Shwarz wins LSAC Justice Innovation Challenge for project supporting domestic violence survivors

September 3, 2019

LSAC — A student-developed online tool to help increase access to justice for immigrant domestic violence survivors has won first place in the Law School Admission Council’s inaugural Justice Innovation Challenge, which focuses on addressing community legal needs. Pocket VAWA Self-Petitions, a project by Columbia Law School student Emilie Schwarz, received the honor, along with

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Louisiana State University Law students share experiences in summer field placements

September 3, 2019

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY LAW — 126 LSU Law students participated in the Summer Field Placement Program this year. The students were placed with judges, government agencies and nonprofit organizations across the United States—from California to Florida and Michigan to Texas—earning credits while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

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Arizona State University Law Indian Legal Clinic students work to protect voter rights

August 26, 2019

INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY — Arizona State University law students at the Indian Legal Clinic work to promote and protect Native voter rights.

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Mercer Law class of 2008 awards scholarship to student Michele Milkey

August 26, 2019

MERCER UNIVERSITY —  Mercer Law’s Class of 2008 awarded its inaugural scholarship earlier this spring to graduating student Michele Milkey. The scholarship was established during the 10-year reunion for the Class of 2008. Members decided they wanted to reward an outstanding third-year law student for his or her dedication to Mercer Law’s campus.

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Texas A&M Law participates in university research on wastewater recycling

August 26, 2019

TEXAS A&M LAW — As part of the X-Grant Projects, Texas A&M law students were part of a team led by Wendy Jepson (Texas A&M College of Geoscience) and Gabriel Eckstein (Texas A&M Law) to study the issues surrounding sustainable freshwater systems in urban areas.

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Texas A&M Law capstone course students author report on state’s coastal flooding

August 26, 2019

TEXAS A&M LAW — Texas A&M law students participated in experiential Natural Resources Systems Capstone course with Professor Gabriel Eckstein (Texas A&M Law). This year, students in the course developed a legal toolkit and provided policy guidance and recommendations to  Texas Target Communities, a Texas A&M program assisting Texas coastal municipalities to respond to flood risks

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University of Virginia Law incoming class dedicated to service

August 26, 2019

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA — Incoming class of 2022 is full of students dedicated towards using the law for public service. Five first-year students are highlighted for their background in public service.

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Georgia State University Law tax clinic student Casey Tuchscher wins victory for client

August 20, 2019

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY — A student in the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic at the Georgia State University College of Law has won a victory at tax court. At the calendar call on April 29, third-year law student Casey Tuchscher (J.D. ’19) argued an Earned Income Credit case for a woman with the help of

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