Category Archives: Pro Bono (law related)

Reminder: Deadline to Apply for Summer UICHR Pro Bono Project is Friday, May 17

Posted on May 13, 2013 by clp_admin

This is a great opportunity to help with the important immigrant’s rights work that the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights is doing, and to build your resume with legal experience over the summer.  The full details about this … Continue reading →

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New Summer Volunteer Opportunity: Immigrants’ Rights Project with the UICHR

Posted on April 25, 2013 by clp_admin

If you are interested in immigrants’ rights or looking for a legal pro bono opportunity over the summer, then apply now to work for the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights!  If you would like to apply, please email … Continue reading →

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Pro Bono Opportunity Helping Veterans

Posted on February 11, 2013 by clp_admin

The Citizen Lawyer Program is looking for students interested in the law and regulation regarding Veterans of the U.S. Armed Services to volunteer with a local attorney’s pro bono cases and community education.  Second year students who may be available … Continue reading →

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Spring 2013 Pro Bono Projects Announced

Posted on January 13, 2013 by clp_admin

Dozens of Iowa law students will be placed in pro bono (law-related volunteer) projects this spring, and others will continue their service in year-long projects started in the fall. Arranged and coordinated by the Citizen Lawyer Program, these placements give … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Posted on November 14, 2012 by clp_admin

The Citizen Lawyer Program is looking for volunteers with an interest in tax.  The VITA program provides free tax-preparation services to individuals who make $50,000 or less and need help preparing their tax return.  The Tippie College of Business administers … Continue reading →

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Justice Not Politics: Call for Volunteers

Posted on September 5, 2012 by clp_admin

Justice Not Politics is a diverse coalition of community leaders, organizations and individuals (unaffiliated with the College of Law or the University of Iowa) formed to protect Iowa courts.  JNP supports the proposition that Iowa’s merit selection and retention process … Continue reading →

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Pro Bono Projects for Fall 2012: Descriptions and Applications Now Available and Due Aug. 29th

Posted on August 8, 2012 by clp_admin

This fall, dozens of Iowa law students will be placed in pro bono (law-related volunteer) projects in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area. Arranged and coordinated by the Citizen Lawyer Program, these placements give students the chance to take … Continue reading →

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Iowa Law Students Use Spring Break to Better American Communities

Posted on March 9, 2012 by clp_admin

Once again, Iowa law students will be spreading out across the country to spend their spring breaks serving legal needs of indigent people.  Three trips are planned, sponsored by The Citizen Lawyer Program, the Equal Justice Foundation (EJF) and the Latino … Continue reading →

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