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Pro Bono

Project Citizenship Pro Bono Opportunities & Virtual Training Workshops

Sign up to volunteer at Project Citizenship’s 2021 virtual citizenship workshops! Students are invited to attend trainings and participate in virtual opportunities to complete citizenship applications one-on-one with pre-screened clients. Workshops are scheduled for Thursday mornings and Tuesday afternoons, and one is right around the corner on January 7!Register to volunteer and attend a training […]

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Judicial Clerkships & Internships

Summer Judicial Internships

A summary of current summer judicial internship opportunities posted on SAGE.

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Government & Public Interest

MA Access to Justice Commission December Meeting

The next Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission meeting is scheduled for December 17th from 3-5 pm ET.  RSVP here.  A zoom link will be sent in advance of the meeting. Commission meetings are open to the public. The Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission works to ensure that everyone in Massachusetts has access to the Justice they deserve. To learn […]

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Government & Public Interest

Future Public Interest Lawyers – Financial Planning Resources for the New Year

Don’t miss out on the ABA’s resources for law students regarding financial sustainability for those seeking to pursue public interest and public service career paths. The ABA and AccessLex have joined forces to offer Virtual Office Hours: Creating Your Financial Plan for the New Year. Be sure to also check out these additional ABA resources […]

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Government & Public Interest

Disaster Resilience Program: Summer 2021 Fellowships, 5K Stipend

The Disaster Resilience Program mobilizes Fellows and law students to provide free civil legal aid in disaster prone areas to ensure vital legal services are accessible, comprehensive, and responsive to the unique needs of individuals, families, and communities so lives can be stabilized and communities rebuilt to be more resilient. This summer, selected Student Fellows will work […]

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Government & Public Interest

Rural Summer Legal Corps: Applications Open 12/21, 5K Stipend

Each summer, Equal Justice Works (EJW) partners with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to support 35 dedicated law students who want to serve rural communities, as part of the Rural Summer Legal Corps. Student Fellows help address the access to justice crisis for people living in rural areas and tackle a number of tough legal projects including responding to disaster-related legal […]

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Government & Public Interest

In the Public Interest: A New Podcast from WilmerHale

BC Law students are invited to check out WilmerHale’s new podcast, In the Public Interest. Episode 1 is available now, featuring WilmerHale Partner Debo Adegbile, a Commissioner on the US Commission on Civil Rights, and Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot for a discussion on the US Conference of Mayors’ blueprint for improving policing and promoting equal justice in America’s cities. 

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Government & Public Interest

Goodwin 1L Diversity Fellowship- 10K Award for Summer Public Interest Work

Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2021 Goodwin is celebrating the launch of their 1L Diversity Fellowship program for the 15th consecutive year! Students may find more information regarding eligibility and logistics on their website and may submit applications directly. Goodwin’s 1L Diversity Fellowships provide first-year law students from underrepresented backgrounds with awards of $10,000 each to […]

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Government & Public Interest

LCR Virtual Fireside Chat: The Climate-Migration Nexus, 12/9 @ 4pm ET

Join LCR for a free virtual fireside chat with their community partners from Alianza Americas, Centro Presente, and Greenroots on how climate change is a key driver of family displacement and migration to the United States. Click here to register for this event.

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Judicial Clerkships & Internships

Summer Judicial Internships

A summary of current summer judicial internship opportunities posted on SAGE.