Professor Jocelyn Cazares Willingham was invited to make a significant contribution to the SAGE Encyclopedia of Refugee Studies, a monumental undertaking spearheaded by the Critical Refugee Studies Collective. This extensive reference work, scheduled for publication in 2024, aims to provide an invaluable resource for individuals seeking deeper insights into the multifaceted […]
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Aspiring law students often seek a well-rounded education that goes beyond textbooks and lectures, aiming to leave law school with theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Grace Dunnehoff ’24, a third-year law student at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) David A. Clarke School of Law, shared her insights […]
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Led by Professor Saleema Snow, the Youth Justice Clinic at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the youth it serves. This commitment involves addressing a range of complex issues connected to youth justice and juvenile involvement, […]
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The Whistleblower Protection Clinic at the University of the District of Columbia School of Law offers a pivotal educational experience to students. Led by Professor Tom Devine, the Legal Director of the Government Accountability Project (GAP), this one-of-a-kind clinic empowers students to explore the intricate realm of whistleblower protection. Students […]
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Student attorneys from the Tax Clinic participated in the United States Tax Court’s Calendar Call to assist individuals representing themselves and hosted a series of informative tax presentations at the Petworth Neighborhood Library. Calendar call programs, organized by various bar associations, integrated bars, and professional organizations, serve as a vital […]
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The Immigration and Human Rights Clinic has marked a year of triumphant resolutions for clients and valuable learning opportunities for students. In the past year, the Clinic achieved significant milestones, including securing asylum for a young man from the Caribbean based on his LGBTQ identity, obtaining a work permit for […]
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For the past year, General Practice Clinic (GPC) students represented survivors of intimate partner violence in protection order cases. With the guidance of Co-Directors Andrew Budzinski and Tianna Gibbs, students extended their support of survivors beyond legal representation, helping their clients secure housing, economic security, and personal safety. This fall […]
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The University of the District of Columbia (UDC Law) David A. Clarke, School of Law community, is mourning the recent loss of civil rights icon, lawyer, professor, and former Chairman of the Board of the University of the District of Columbia, Charles J. “Tree” Ogletree, Jr. Mr. Ogletree passed on […]
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Class of 2005 Anthony “Tony” Albert Fasullo ’05, aged 49, passed away on July 20th, 2023. Anthony was born on June 1, 1974 in Washington, D.C. Class of 2022 Nate Jones ’22, of the Washington Post, won the Michael A Dornheim Award for his work entitled “Foreign Servants: […]
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On Thursday, August 10, 2023, The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) held its annual Pinning Ceremony to welcome and celebrate the incoming classes of 2026 and 2027. This year, ninety-two new firebirds, along with their family, friends, UDC faculty and staff […]
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