Barrett Program News And Events
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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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73 Vanderbilt Law Students Intern with Government and Nonprofit Legal Employers this Summer
Students working for legal employers in 14 states and Washington, D.C., legal nonprofits in London, U.K., The Hague, Netherlands, and Malta Read MoreMay. 28, 2024
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Launching a Public Interest Career at Vanderbilt Law
Assistant Dean Beth Cruz discusses public interest career paths, experiential learning opportunities, stipends, and more Read MoreMay. 23, 2024
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Alissa Osberg Named 2024 George Barrett Social Justice Fellow
The Barrett Fellowship will fund Osberg’s work with the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project. Read MoreMay. 22, 2024
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Joshua Lehde Named 2024 George Barrett Social Justice Fellow
Lehde will work at the Appellate Division of the Public Defenders Conference of Tennessee Read MoreMay. 17, 2024
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Voting Rights in the South: A Fundamental Right Worth Fighting For
The Voting Rights in the South Roundtable featured four panels of diverse and advocacy driven panelists Read MoreMay. 6, 2024
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Ravanna-Michelle Menendez Speaks at Vanderbilt Law for International Transgender Day of Visibility
Talk sponsored by the Women’s Law Students Association, OutLaw, and the George Barrett Social Justice Program Read MoreApr. 29, 2024
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Tracing the Lives of the Condemned and the People Who Visit Them
Journalist Steven Hale discusses his book “Death Row Welcomes You” Read MoreApr. 23, 2024
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Vanderbilt Social Justice Reporter and Thurgood Marshall Institute at the Legal Defense Fund to Host Event Focused on Voting Rights in the South
Two-part event features a community conversation and roundtable designed to reflect, discuss strategies, and develop new ideas to ensure full access to the ballot Read MoreMar. 27, 2024
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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