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Monthly Archives: October 2008
What is I.L.V.I.?
I.L.V.I. stands for Iowa Law Volunteerism Initiative. The student run program researches community service organizations throughout Iowa City and places student organizations and individuals in different service opportunities. I.L.V.I. was created last spring to create a greater awareness for law … Continue reading
PHIDs Raises $850 for Flood Relief
The law student organization Phi Delta Phi (PHIDs) recently partnered with Shorts Burgers and Shine, a new Iowa City restaurant and bar, to raise over $850 for local flood relief efforts. All day on Thursday, October 23, Shorts donated a percentage of … Continue reading
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JCL and Law Review Donate A “Ton” of Food to Crisis Center
Looking for a friendly competition, the Journal of Corporation Law and the Law Review recently threw down the gauntlet – which journal could collect the most food for the Johnson County Crisis Center? After two weeks of soliciting food donations … Continue reading
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Unique Service Opportunities with Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County started off as an unfunded community center run out of a donated apartment on the west side of Iowa City. Now, after decades in the community it serves people young and old, with an … Continue reading
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Homeless Awareness Campout – Nov. 15
The Third Annual John’s Sleep-Out, which will take place the evening of Saturday, November 15, kicks off National Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week. This overnight event was created to raise awareness of homeless people’s issues, and was named after “John,” … Continue reading
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Lawyers & Leaders – Effective Lawyering in Appellate Cases
The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the local bar association has invited Senior Iowa Court of Appeals Judge Van Zimmer to provide tips on effective oral argument and appellate advocacy. All law students are invited to attend. Afterwards, please join … Continue reading
Lawyers and Leaders – Government Lawyering – Is It Right for You?
The Citizen Lawyer Program and Career Services Office are thrilled to announce that Robert Keith, an Iowa law alumnus and Associate General Counsel for the US Department of Health and Human Services, will present “Government Lawyering – Is It Right … Continue reading
Lawyers and Leaders event Monday – Exonerating an Innocent Man
While researching for her thriller, The Rome Affair, Laura Caldwell, former attorney and UI grad, discovered the case of a 19-year old man who was coerced into a confession for a murder he did not commit, and wrongfully jailed for … Continue reading