Monthly Archives: August 2011

Addressing the justice gap — it’s what we do!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by clp_admin

Last week, the New York Times ran this editorial discussing the dearth of legal services available to the poor and proposing ways to correct the problem. With legal costs high, the doors to the courtroom are sealed shut for the … Continue reading →

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Fall 2011 Volunteer Fair – August 31st

Posted on August 25, 2011 by clp_admin

The IOWA Challenge calls on all Hawkeyes to Excel, Stretch, Engage, Choose, and to SERVE. The impulse to serve others is strong among Hawkeyes, and on Wednesday, August 31, you will have a great chance to find a way to … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Lawyers & Leaders Event: Spanish Lunch Table

Posted on August 25, 2011 by clp_admin

The Spanish Lunch Table allows law students to practice their Spanish language skills in a fun, friendly environment!  This is  a relaxed, fun environment in which to practice your language skills, which will be highly valuable to employers in the future.  Attending the … Continue reading →

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Lawyers and Leaders Program This Friday

Posted on August 23, 2011 by clp_admin

The Citizen Lawyer Program proudly presents: Who Do You Want to Be As a Lawyer? Align your values to match your career. Friday August 26th , 12:40 p.m., Room 245 Research suggests that many students arrive at law school full … Continue reading →

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Pro Bono Projects…the Backbone of the CLP

Posted on August 23, 2011 by clp_admin

As the fifth year of the CLP gets underway, we are accepting applications until noon on August 30 for the 15 law-related volunteer, or pro bono projects.  Up to 70 students — 1L, 2L, and 3L, will be placed starting … Continue reading →

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Service Day Survey

Posted on August 17, 2011 by clp_admin

Thanks to the terrific 1Ls who worked so hard yesterday!  We made up a survey to get some feedback on Tuesday’s activities. Please take some time to fill it out if you participated! Its only 5 questions and shouldn’t take … Continue reading →

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Pro Bono (law-related volunteer) Projects for Fall 2011 Announced–Applications Available Aug. 19 and Due Aug. 30

Posted on August 11, 2011 by clp_admin

Up to 75 Iowa law students will be placed in pro bono (law-related volunteer) projects this fall.  Arranged and coordinated by the Citizen Lawyer Program, these placements give students the chance to take a break from studies, get exposure and experience … Continue reading →

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Webinar to Learn about Equal Justice Works Fellowship Applications

Posted on August 3, 2011 by clp_admin

The coveted EJW fellowship application process is coming up!  These two-year fellowships at public interest ngos are post-graduation.  EJW has scheduled a webinar to explain how to write good applications.  To register, click here.

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