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South Dakota Institutes Subsidy For Rural Lawyers
“Rural Americans are increasingly without lawyers even as law school graduates are increasingly without jobs.” “Last month, South Dakota became the first state to…pass a law that offers lawyers an annual subsidy to live and work in rural areas, like … Continue reading
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Ralston Creek Clean-Up Volunteers Needed April 7
The City of Iowa City will be hosting several environmental clean-ups this spring. The first opportunity is this Sunday, April 7. Volunteers will be removing invasive species, trash, and woody debris from Ralston Creek and its banks in order to … Continue reading
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Access to Justice Initiative and the Legacy of Gideon v. Wainwright
The Access to Justice Initiative has created Fifty Years Later: The Legacy of Gideon v. Wainwright a new website with information about the Justice Department’s efforts to ensure effective legal assistance for all persons charged with crimes. The website includes video … Continue reading
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April Volunteer Opportunities at the Iowa Children’s Museum
Peace Day, Sunday, April 7 The ICM needs a few volunteers to paint peace symbols on kids’ faces during peace day! Volunteers are needed from 2-4pm. Celebration of the Young Child, Saturday, April 13 Join the ICM, and many community … Continue reading
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Alternative Spring Break is in Full Swing
University of Iowa College of Law students are hard at work in locations across the county to help spread the spirit of service and learning while still finding time for fun with peers and mentors alike. Teams in Des Moines, … Continue reading
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Kenneth J. Cmiel Human Rights Funded Internship Program
The Kenneth J. Cmiel Human Rights Funded Internship Program provides up to $3000 to selected students who have secured a summer internship with a local, national or international non-governmental organization or governmental agency engaged in human rights related advocacy, research … Continue reading
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Law School Teams Up With Pathways Adult Day Health Center
After sending volunteers to Pathways Adult Day Health Center on the Citizen Lawyer Program’s MLK Service Day, the law school sent its first group of students to volunteer at Pathways in an effort to form a volunteer relationship with the … Continue reading
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Iowa City VA Volunteer Opportunity
The Iowa City VA Health Care System is welcoming new volunteers who are willing to put in a minimum of 50 hours of service and complete a series of pre-service interviews. Here is a link to general information :http://www.iowacity.va.gov/giving/ . Information … Continue reading
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