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Government & Public Interest

8th Annual Legal Services Conference: The Intersection of Systemic Racism and Poverty

How Legal Aid Must Turn a Moment into a Movement and Work to Support Structural Change Friday, May 21, 2021, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM ET Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) presents the 8th Annual Legal Services Conference 2021, which brings together the Massachusetts legal services community to focus on collaborative solutions to issues that affect low […]

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Government & Public Interest

The New Movement for Just-Cause Employment Webinar

May 6, 2021 2:00 PM ET, Register here For the first time in decades, there is a growing movement in the U.S. to rein in at-will employment. Responding to the threats to workers posed by the current public health, economic, and racial justice crises, workers are fighting for and winning new “just-cause” employment protections. This […]

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Government & Public Interest

Federal Government Job Search Resources

Now that you attended the Federal Government Careers Networking Event yesterday, it’s time to take a look at resources for federal government jobs ahead of hiring for these positions through OCI, off-campus summer recruitment programs, agency summer, Honors and entry-level hiring deadlines, the Massachusetts Law School Consortium Recruitment Program in early fall and the Equal […]

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Government & Public Interest

EJW Virtual Regional Event: Fellowships, 4/2 @ Noon

Equal Justice Works’ (EJW) next virtual event will be dedicated to EJW’s postgraduate Fellowship opportunities. EJW invites you to attend your region’s event to learn more about becoming an EJW Fellow and how you can prepare for the process as a 1L, 2L, and 3L. This is your opportunity to ask questions and engage with […]

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Government & Public Interest

EJW Regional Public Interest Awards Application Extended to 3/28

Are you a student who has shown a dedicated commitment to public interest law? Applications are now open for this year’s Equal Justice Works Regional Public Interest Awards. Each year, the Equal Justice Works National Advisory Committee presents eight law students with a Regional Public Interest Award, recognizing some of the most innovative, impactful, and committed public interest […]

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Government & Public Interest

Immigration Careers Networking Event

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Pro Bono

Taking Action Through Pro Bono

There have been many difficult, challenging and troubling events unfold in the new year and throughout 2020. There have also been many inspiring responses, acts of bravery, resistance and activism. Pro bono is one of the ways you can use your legal skills and education while in law school to impact the communities and issues […]

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Government & Public Interest

ABA Webinar – The Civil Rights Lawyer: Perspectives on the Profession

The American Bar Association Civil Rights and Social Justice Section is  hosting a free webinar entitled The Civil Rights Lawyer: Perspectives on the Profession – Part 2 of 4 on February 19, 2021 from 12:30 PM-1:30 PM ET. The late Civil Rights champion, former Howard Law Dean, Mentor of Thurgood Marshall, and co-founder of the NAACP Legal Defense and […]

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Government & Public Interest

Talk to the Hill, 1/27 @ 11am ET

BC Law students are invited to participate in the Equal Justice Coalition’s annual Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid. Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the past year, for the first time this event will be held virtually on Wednesday, January 27 at 11:00 am and renamed the Talk to the Hill. Join […]

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Government & Public Interest

Rappaport Fellows Program in Law and Public Policy, 7K Stipend, Due: 1/22 @ 5pm ET

Don’t miss the chance to apply for this excellent opportunity to work in law and public policy in MA this summer! Watch this fall’s information session to learn more and review the fellowship brochure on the Rappaport Center’s website by clicking on “Become a Fellow.” We also encourage applicants to reach out to past Fellows […]