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Government & Public Interest

2022-2023 Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Competition

BC Law students are invited to participate in the Public Citizen 2022-2023 Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Competition. This year’s topic is “Ensuring Access to the Right to Vote”. The prize for best essay is $5,000. Essays must be submitted by email on or before Friday, April 29, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, to Amanda […]

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Government & Public Interest

Equal Justice Works Regional Public Interest Awards – Due April 10th

Application Open Now! Each year, the Equal Justice Works National Advisory Committee presents eight law students throughout the country with a Regional Public Interest Award. Chosen for their innovation, impact, and commitment to public interest law, each of the students selected is recognized for providing extraordinary service through clinics, volunteer work, internships, and more. Recipients of the Regional […]

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Government & Public Interest Pro Bono

Legal Services Mixer, April 13, 5:30-7:30 PM

April 13, 5:30-7:30 PM, Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon Street, Boston, MA The BBA’s Delivery of Legal Services Section invites you to a mixer to connect with friends and colleagues over appetizers and drinks. Section members as well as their colleagues, folks working in legal services organizations, and new lawyers and law students interested in […]

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Government & Public Interest

Court Data on Race and Ethnicity in Civil Cases: Access to Justice Opportunities and Challenges, April 12

The Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission’s Racial Equity and Justice Committee invites BC Law students to this free program “Court Data on Race and Ethnicity in Civil Cases: Access to Justice Opportunities and Challenges” held on April 12 from 2-5 (reception to follow) at the MCLE Conference Center, Ten Winter Place, Boston. The program convenes […]

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Government & Public Interest

PILF 35th Annual Auction – March 31st, 6-9 PM

We hope to see you at PILF’s Annual Auction and celebration of public interest! RSVP today!

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Government & Public Interest

Paid Volunteer Testers Needed for Housing Discrimination Testing Program

The Housing Discrimination Testing Program (HDTP) at Suffolk Law School is looking for paid volunteers to become housing discrimination testers. Interested BC Law students, please email Kelly Vieira to RSVP to the two-part training on March 28th and 29th, 2023 from 6 to 7:30 PM.  Why you should be a Tester The Role of a Tester HDTP is […]

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Government & Public Interest

Law Library Scavenger Hunt to Support the PILF Auction – Now through March 30th

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Government & Public Interest

PSJD’s Public Interest News Digest

Stay Informed on Legal Responses Across the Country to Social Justice Issues Check out this news digest for recent public interest news stories! Some of the topics discussed include Reproductive Rights, Free and Fair Elections; Rule of Law & Voting Rights; Systemic Racism; Pro Bono Response; Student Loans & Student Debt; Immigration, Refugee & Citizenship […]

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Pro Bono

Rian Immigrant Center Forms Workshop, April 11

April 11th, 2-4 PM, Boston Bar Association, Register here Join the BBA and Rian Immigrant Center! This Forms Workshop will provide volunteer attorneys and law students with opportunity to assist members of our community with completing basic immigration forms, including citizenship applications, applications for temporary protected status, green card renewals, and work permit renewals.  This […]

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Government & Public Interest

PILF Professor Series – Environmental Law, April 5th Lunch, Sign Up Today!

Limited spots remain for April 5th’s Environmental Law lunch as part of this semester’s PILF Professor Series. Sign up today to enjoy a catered lunch and small group discussion about environmental law with Professors Plater, Madeja and Doliner.