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Government & Public Interest

BBA & MA Appleseed: Supporting the Safety and Well-Being of Girls of Color in Schools

November 8, 2022, 2-3:30 PM, Zoom, Register here MA Appleseed’s recent community-led report explores how racialized and gendered stereotyping, disconnection with teachers and curriculum, and a void of mental health supports create unique barriers and hostile school environments where girls of color are targeted for unjust discipline. Click the link here to access the recorded presentation of […]

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Pro Bono

Celebrate National Pro Bono Month & Week

The ABA’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service and bar associations and legal services organizations across the country invite you to participate in a national celebration of pro bono during the month of October. National Pro Bono Week will be held from October 23-29, 2022. Please feel free to check out these events […]

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Government & Public Interest

ABA’s Code Red: Climate Crisis and Migration

Thursday, October 13, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET, Register here For years, scientists have warned of climate change and the resulting crisis. With an environmental crisis now here, extreme conditions are occurring with greater frequency in the U.S. and around the globe. The resulting changes in global temperatures are, in turn, causing water […]

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Government & Public Interest

The Latest on Student Loans, October 6th at Noon

Led by Courtney Weiner, presented/organized by DC Refers, and co-sponsored by Tzedek DC, this session will cover federal student loans, including public service loan foregiveness waivers, the new $10K in loan forgiveness, updates to the income-driven repayment program, and the Fresh Start program for borrowers in default. This program will help ensure you are in […]

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Government & Public Interest

5th Annual NY State Public Defenders Career Fair, November 4th

 Friday, November 4, 2022 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm EST  A robust virtual hiring experience on Zoom. Registration and details can be found here. All law schools’ students and graduates welcome.  Participation is free. Registration deadline is Monday, October 24, 2022 if students wish their resumes to be sent ahead. Late registration continues up until the event.  […]

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Government & Public Interest

National Civil Rights Museum Virtual Tour & Discussion, October 13th

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Government & Public Interest

AccessLex Loan Counseling and Upcoming PSLF Webinars

Join AccessLex for these upcoming webinars discussing loan repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and take advantage of their free individualized loan counseling. How the Biden Administration’s Student Debt Relief Plan Impacts Law Students and Current BorrowersSeptember 22, 2022 12:00 PM EDT The Road to Zero: A Strategic Approach to Student Loan RepaymentOctober 5, […]

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Government & Public Interest

Final DOJ Wednesday Webinar Series Program- July 6 at Noon

The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management (OARM) will be hosting its final webinar in the Wednesday Webinar Series July 6 at 12:00 PM ET. OARM will be joined by attorneys from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Office of Legislative Affairs and U.S. Attorney’s Office. During this webinar, […]

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Government & Public Interest

Save the Dates! EJW Conference and Career Fair

Each fall, Equal Justice Works (EJW) hosts its annual Conference and Career Fair, the largest national public interest legal career fair that brings together hundreds of law students, recent graduates, public interest employers, law school faculty and staff, and public interest practitioners from across the United States and its territories for prescheduled interviews, informal “table talk” discussions, […]

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Government & Public Interest

Pathways to Public Service: An Introduction to Equal Justice Works

This spring, Equal Justice Works (EJW) will host a series of virtual events that will bring together a diverse group of law students, law school professionals, and public interest leaders for substantive presentations and workshops on Equal Justice Works programming and resources. Their final event will take place on Thursday, March 31 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. […]