Public Interest News
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How to Think Like a Community Lawyer
Amy Leipziger, 2024-2025 George Barrett Distinguished Practitioner in Residence, discusses the evolution of her career as a legal advocate Read MoreOct. 2, 2024
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Public Interest Community Conversations: Flourishing as a Public Interest Student and Attorney
Grace Hayes and Madison Lowery discuss their career motivations, overcoming challenges, and more in a wide-ranging discussion Read MoreSep. 30, 2024
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Practicing Law for the Greater Good: Navigating the World of Public Interest Law
The call to “think like a lawyer” is a staple in legal education, but what does it truly mean in practice? Amy Leipziger, the 14th annual Distinguished Practitioner in Residence George Barrett Social Justice Program, explored this question during her recent talk at Vanderbilt Law. Leipziger is the… Read MoreSep. 10, 2024
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Immigration Clinic Student Spotlight: Nick Curcio ’25
The call to “think like a lawyer” is a staple in legal education, but what does it truly mean in practice? Amy Leipziger, the 14th annual Distinguished Practitioner in Residence George Barrett Social Justice Program, explored this question during her recent talk at Vanderbilt Law. Leipziger is the… Read MoreSep. 5, 2024
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More Than 75 Vanderbilt 1Ls Attend Justice for All
Justice for All: Public Interest, Pro Bono, and the Law, was held during orientation by the Public Interest Office. Read MoreAug. 29, 2024
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Death Row Welcomes You – Visiting Hours in the Shadow of the Execution Chamber
The call to “think like a lawyer” is a staple in legal education, but what does it truly mean in practice? Amy Leipziger, the 14th annual Distinguished Practitioner in Residence George Barrett Social Justice Program, explored this question during her recent talk at Vanderbilt Law. Leipziger is the… Read MoreAug. 27, 2024
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Public Interest vs. Firm Recruiting
While recruiting for large firms often follows a predictable and limited timeline and structure, recruiting for public interest jobs varies more widely. Read MoreAug. 13, 2024
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Krishna Ammisetty, Class of 2024, Selected to NLRB Honors Program
The call to “think like a lawyer” is a staple in legal education, but what does it truly mean in practice? Amy Leipziger, the 14th annual Distinguished Practitioner in Residence George Barrett Social Justice Program, explored this question during her recent talk at Vanderbilt Law. Leipziger is the… Read MoreJun. 5, 2024
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Kyle Smith Named Garrison Social Justice Scholar for Class of 2026
Awarded each spring to a member of the current 1L class who will use their legal training to advance social justice Read MoreJun. 3, 2024
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Katherine D. Named 2024 Equal Justice Works Fellow
2024 Equal Justice Works Fellow will be working with the Texas Advocacy Project. Read MoreMay. 29, 2024