Barrett Program News And Events
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35 Employers Participated in 2025 Government and Public Interest Day
Representatives of 35 government and public interest employers spoke with students on Government and Public Interest Day last month Read MoreFeb. 5, 2025
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A Forgotten Migration: Crystal Sanders Chronicles the History of Segregation Scholarships
Sanders details chronic underfunding of higher education for black Americans, historically and presently Read MoreFeb. 3, 2025
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An Overlooked Authority: Unpacking Sheriffs’ Power
Journalist and Lawyer discusses her book on the power of sheriffs and their threat to democracy with Farhang Heydari Read MoreDec. 17, 2024
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The 2024 Public Interest Boot Camp Helps Students Build Skills and Community
Sessions featured Vanderbilt Law faculty, alumni, and practitioners from Middle Tennessee Read MoreDec. 5, 2024
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Stories About Stories: Connecticut Solicitor Joshua Perry on Storytelling in Law
Solicitor Joshua Perry, an accomplished attorney & public defender, believes effective storytelling is important to effective legal practice Read MoreNov. 15, 2024
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Lauren Sudeall Appointed to David Daniels Allen Distinguished Chair of Law
The David Daniels Allen Distinguished Chair of Law was endowed in honor of David Allen BA’58, a founding partner of Reynolds Allen & Cook Read MoreNov. 11, 2024
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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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Death Row Welcomes You – Visiting Hours in the Shadow of the Execution Chamber
Representatives of 35 government and public interest employers spoke with students during the 2025 Government and Public Interest Day last month. 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… Read MoreAug. 27, 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