The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Angela Gilmore has joined the School of Law as Interim Dean, effective July 29, 2024. Gilmore brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having served in academic, practitioner, and administrative positions, most […]
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Jocelyn Hernandez is a rising 2L at UDC Law. This summer, she completed a fellowship with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. Jocelyn’s interests include criminal law, reproductive rights, and social justice. Her favorite part of her fellowship was interacting and interpreting for Spanish-speaking clients to ensure they were […]
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Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) proudly congratulates David A. Clarke School of Law Professor John C. Brittain, who will receive the prestigious Thurgood Marshall Award at the D.C. Bar’s annual Celebration of Leadership this evening. This honor recognizes Professor Brittain’s lifelong commitment to advancing […]
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2024 Hooding Ceremony 2024 Hooding Ceremony On Friday, May 10, the David A. Clarke School of Law’s Hooding Ceremony was held at the University of the District of Columbia Theater of the Arts. The ceremony marked the successful completion of law school for 70 graduates. In the presence of 560 […]
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On April 10, 2024, President Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D., shared the following update with the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) community. “The University of the District of Columbia expresses both gratitude and well-wishes as UDC Law Dean Twinette L. Johnson, J.D., Ph.D., departs to assume the role of […]
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John C. Brittain, Olie W. Rauh Professor of Law, shared guidance on post-car accident procedures in an article on WalletHub. When asked about reporting accidents to insurance companies, Brittain emphasized the contractual obligation for drivers to inform their insurers, irrespective of the accident’s magnitude. He stressed the importance of quickly […]
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On January 31, Najeri Evans, Kara Hart, and Donny Williams, students at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law), were selected as the 2024 David C. Niblack Scholars. These scholars now join an esteemed group of defenders who have been recognized for […]
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Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Matthew Fraidin was quoted in a TexasMonthly article addressing a lawsuit against the state of Texas concerning its foster care system. Fraidin, having observed similar challenges in Washington, D.C.’s foster care system, stated that real improvements occurred in the district when the focus shifted toward […]
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On Monday, January 15, at the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, Olie W. Rauh Professor of Law John C. Brittain delivered a rousing keynote address in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Despite the advancing snowstorm, a crowd of 300 guests […]
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For fifteen years, Yasmin Morais, author of the upcoming research tome entitled “Legal Research Methods for the English-Speaking Caribbean,” served as the Head of Collection Services at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law). Before emigrating to the United States from Jamaica, […]
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