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HOPE News for the Week of April 1, 2013

 Upcoming Events:  *Save the Date* Thursday, April 18th, 6:00 p.m., HOPE Recognition Reception, Attention 3Ls – Don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply for, or nominate someone to receive, the Innovative Service in the Public Interest Award or the Exemplary Service to the Poor Award. Applications for these awards are due today and will be […]

HOPE Public Interest News for the Week of March 25, 2013

Upcoming Events: *Save the Date* Thursday, April 18th, 6:00 p.m., HOPE Recognition Reception, Attention 3Ls – Don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply for, or nominate someone to receive, the Innovative Service in the Public Interest Award or the Exemplary Service to the Poor Award. Applications are due April 1st and will be presented at […]

HOPE Public Interest News for the Week of March 18, 2013

Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements.  Upcoming Events: *Save the Date* Thursday, April 18th, 6:00 p.m., HOPE Recognition Reception, Attention 3Ls – Don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply for, or nominate someone to receive, the Innovative Service in the Public Interest Award or the […]

The Florida Justice Institute Seeking a Law Student Intern For Summer 2013

The Florida Justice Institute (FJI), a nonprofit, public interest litigation firm, is seeking a law student intern to work during the Summer of 2013. Founded in 1978, FJI conducts civil rights litigation primarily on behalf of those incarcerated in Florida’s prisons and jails. These types of cases include wrongful death, deliberate indifference to serious medical […]

University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree Program With Concentration In Clinical Education, Social Justice, and Systems Change

U.D.C. David A. Clarke School of Law—well known for its leadership in clinical legal education and for its public interest mission—is pleased to announce fellowship opportunities in the following clinics: Juvenile & Special Education Law Clinic; Took Crowell Institute for At-Risk Youth; and Housing and Consumer Law Clinic: The two-year LL.M. program includes coursework in […]

The James E. Rogers College of Law is Hiring a Fellow for its Bacon Immigration Law and Policy Program

The James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, is hiring a fellow for its Bacon Immigration Law and Policy Program to begin August 2013. The position is open to recent law graduates with up to three years of practice experience. 3Ls with relevant experience and qualifications will also […]

REMINDER! 2013 PILnet Fellowship Application Deadline is Monday, 25 March 2013

Applications for the 2013 PILnet Fellowship are invited from candidates in Brazil, China, the Middle East and North Africa region, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia and Southeast Asia. PILnet: The Global Network for Public Interest Law is pleased to invite applications for the PILnet Fellowship for 2013-2014. PILnet will select lawyers from Brazil, China, the Middle East […]

Apply for the 2013 – 2014 YLD Scholarship Program – Application Deadline is April 1, 2013

Apply for a 2013 – 2014 YLD Scholarship today! The Scholarship Program provides partial conference funding and an opportunity to become more involved in the Division. Scholarship categories include: General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Practitioners; Government, Public Sector and Military Lawyers; and Minorities in the Profession. The Application deadline is April 1, 2013. To […]

Casa Esperanza is Hiring a Detention Attorney

Casa de Esperanza is a nonprofit community organization that works with immigrant communities in Central New Jersey providing low cost quality legal services to mostly low-income immigrants.  Although they focus on immigration law, they also serve the community by providing representation in domestic violence, immigration related custody issues, divorces, and municipal court. The position offered […]

Applications for Two Popular Ms. JD Programs Close 3/8 & 3/15. Don’t Miss Out!

Ms. JD Presents: Summer Public Interest Scholarships & 2013 Fellowship Program There are two upcoming opportunities for Ms. JD to support the mentoring and career development of law students nationwide!  Ms. JD’s Fellowship and Public Interest Scholarship are both currently accepting applications.  Deadlines are fast approaching, so be sure to apply soon! Summer 2013 Public […]