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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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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Intellectual property rights clearance, often “the unsung hero of the film and television industry,” plays a pivotal role in the distribution and revenue generation of creative productions. Sade Clarke, a third-year law student at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, made substantial contributions […]
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In a recent episode of the “Midday” Podcast, first-year law student Jenaya Moore shared her personal experiences with student loans, offering insights into the challenges encountered by numerous students dealing with the escalating expenses of education. The conversation comes at a time when student debt in the United States has […]
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The State and Local Government class at the University of the District of Columbia School of Law had the opportunity to witness the oral arguments for the case Culley v. Marshall at the Supreme Court on October 30. The courtroom buzzed with intensity as Chief Justice Roberts and the eight […]
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In Spring 2023, eleven UDC Law students are enrolled in the externship seminar, engaging in legal work with DC Circuit and DC Superior Court judges, public interest organizations, and federal and local government agencies. Professor Shelley Broderick teaches the externship course this semester and shares with us these summaries and […]
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A service-learning delegation from the University of the District of Columbia Law embarked on a journey to the South during the 2023 spring break. Olie W. Rauh Professor of Law, John Brittain, led the UDC Law delegation embarking on a civil rights tour that stretched from Memphis to Jackson, culminating […]
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The Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic (HALC) is provided in collaboration with Rising for Justice (formerly known as D.C. Law Students in Court) a leader in training social justice advocates and representing low-income clients through its clinical programs since 1969. HALC places UDC Law students in the Landlord & Tenant […]
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The Criminal Defense and Racial Justice Clinic (CDRJC) students have worked on numerous legal issues disproportionately impacting DC’s Black residents, ranging from misdemeanor offenses to parole cases, clemency petitions, and motions to seal criminal records. Their commitment to thorough investigation and case preparation has resulted in the dismissal of multiple […]
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The Community Development Law Clinic (CDLC) is a hive of activity, providing legal support to housing cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, and community entrepreneurs. One of CDLC’s primary areas of focus has been assisting tenants under the District of Columbia’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA). TOPA grants tenants in certain circumstances […]
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