Category Archives: Pro Bono Society

For students who perform at least 15 hours of public service and attend at least one Lawyers & Leaders session per semester.

Congratulations to Our 2012-13 Student Volunteers!

Take a moment to peruse our student volunteers’ enormous achievements on the colorful posters hanging from the boards across from Financial Aid. The posters represent the diverse projects and activities Iowa law students have engaged in during the past year, including … Continue reading

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UI Law Austin Spring Break students help undocumented workers in Texas

Over the last two Spring Breaks, Iowa law students have volunteered with the Workers Defense Project in Austin, TX helping undocumented workers achieve justice. How are Texas construction companies getting around the law and exploiting undocumented labor? One landscaping business … Continue reading

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Attention May Graduates: Final Call for BSH

Students graduating in May 2013 must complete and record their Boyd Service Hours for the month of April by April 12, 2013 at midnight for the hours to count toward the Boyd Service Award. This is the final opportunity to … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget! Your October BSH are Due by November 7th!

It’s that time! Remember that your October Boyd Service Hours must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 7th. Please contact the Boyd Service Hours Administrators with any questions.

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Pro Bono Society and Lawyers & Leaders Information

As the semester winds down, make sure you are on track to join the Pro Bono Society!  Members must complete a minimum of 15 Boyd Service Hours, and attend one program in the Lawyers and Leaders Series during the semester. … Continue reading

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Volunteer Opportunity: Girls on the Run 5k, Nov. 17 @ 10 am, Iowa City/Coralville!

Use the power of running to prepare 3rd-6th grade girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living (course map)!  Here are 3 ways to get involved: 1. Volunteer to be a running buddy (female only) 2. Volunteer to help … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget! Your September BSH Are Due by October 7th

It’s that time! Remember that your September Boyd Service Hoursmust be submitted by 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 7th. Please contact the Boyd Service Hours Administrators with any questions.

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Pro Bono Society Invitations to be Announced Sept. 28th

Due to further technical diffculties with the processing of Boyd Service Hours, the invitations to the Pro Bono Society for Spring of 2012 have been delayed, but invitations are currently expected to be annouced by 5 pm on Friday, Sept. 28th. Students … Continue reading

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