Public Interest News
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Forging a Career in Civil Rights Advocacy
Curry First ‘68 reflects on Vanderbilt, civil rights work, and more Read MoreMar. 26, 2024
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Vanderbilt Social Justice Reporter Announces Inaugural Symposium: Capitalism & The Carceral State
MacArthur Fellow Andrea Armstrong headlines day-long event featuring academics, practitioners, and impacted individuals Read MoreMar. 19, 2024
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How to Build a Public Interest Law Career That Lasts
Kent McKeever advises students about a path in public interest law Read MoreMar. 11, 2024
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Vanderbilt Hosts Mark Gaston Pearce for The George Barrett Lecture
Professor and lawyer Mark Gaston Pearce discusses labor issues confronting the National Labor Relations Board Read MoreMar. 7, 2024
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The Ins and Outs of Summer Legal Internships
What to expect when applying for a legal internship Read MoreMar. 1, 2024
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28 Employers Participated in 2024 Government and Public Interest Day
The annual event’s informal format allows students to learn about the work of various government agencies and legal aid organizations and explore summer and semester internship and pro bono opportunities. Read MoreFeb. 22, 2024
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Immigration Clinic Student Spotlight: Samuel Patterson III ’25
Vanderbilt Law School student Samuel Patterson III '25, shares his experience within the Immigration Practice clinic. Read MoreJan. 24, 2024
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Taking a People-First Approach to Court Data
Article co-authored by Lauren Sudeall demonstrates the value of reorganizing case-level data around individuals in the system Read MoreDec. 4, 2023
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Vanderbilt Law School Announces Launch of Vanderbilt Project on Prosecution Policy
New initiative dedicated to improving outcomes in the criminal justice system, with a focus on prosecution in the South Read MoreNov. 28, 2023
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Pregnancy Discrimination Remains an Issue Despite Federal and State Protections
Jennifer Shinall, JD/PhD’12, and Massachusetts labor attorney Maria Scott discuss the limited protections for women who need pregnancy accommodations and parents who need family leave Read MoreNov. 15, 2023