The DC Bar has generously provided the UDC Law Tax Clinic with a grant of $10,000 to bolster their initiatives in assisting the low-income community. In addition to supporting students with valuable research tools, the grant will facilitate a 2024 “Tax Day” event. The two-day event will be co-hosted with […]
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The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law is delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its recent graduates. Six Class of 2023 graduates have become judicial law clerks: five are working for judges in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (Nija Bastfield, […]
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From left Professor Anne Schaufele and Professor Jocelyn B. Cazares Willingham The Immigration and Human Rights Clinic welcomes two new directors, Professor Jocelyn B. Cazares Willingham and Professor Anne Schaufele. Professor Cazares Willingham joins the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law from Georgetown University […]
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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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