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Cle Program: Putting People At The Center Of Representation 2-24-2026, Roger Williams University School Of Law Feb 2026

Cle Program: Putting People At The Center Of Representation 2-24-2026, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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Law School News: A Quiet Success Story: Rwu Law's Enduring Partnership With The Center For Justice 01-09-2026, Helga Melgar Jan 2026

Law School News: A Quiet Success Story: Rwu Law's Enduring Partnership With The Center For Justice 01-09-2026, Helga Melgar

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Changemakers: Susannah Johnson : L'25 : Charting A New Course : From Navy Officer To Legal Advocate, Jane Govednik Apr 2025

Changemakers: Susannah Johnson : L'25 : Charting A New Course : From Navy Officer To Legal Advocate, Jane Govednik

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Changemakers: Curtis R. Pouliot-Alvarez : Juris Doctorate : Zealous Advocacy = Justice For All 4-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law Apr 2025

Changemakers: Curtis R. Pouliot-Alvarez : Juris Doctorate : Zealous Advocacy = Justice For All 4-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Champions For Justice 2025 03-27-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law Apr 2025

Champions For Justice 2025 03-27-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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Changemakers: Tracy Harper: Juris Doctorate: A Pioneer In The Provision Of Immigration Legal Services 03-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law Apr 2025

Changemakers: Tracy Harper: Juris Doctorate: A Pioneer In The Provision Of Immigration Legal Services 03-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Law School Veterans Clinics: Helping Veterans, Training Students, Improving The System, Alexander W. Scherr Jan 2025

Law School Veterans Clinics: Helping Veterans, Training Students, Improving The System, Alexander W. Scherr

Scholarly Works

This essay makes the case for law schools to create clinics and externship courses that address the needs of veterans. Veterans legal work offers excellent opportunities to represent individual veterans to obtain the benefits they earned through service to our country. At the same time, veterans clinic work can enlist students in systemic advocacy that changes how institutions address veterans' needs through appellate, administrative, and class action advocacy. Law students who work in veterans clinics develop skills they can readily transfer to other practice areas while working closely with clients and developing their professional identities. Finally, veterans clinics help law …


Harvesting Hope: How La Casa De La Cultura Serves Migrant Families Through Health And Advocacy Programs, Ana Ruiz Dec 2024

Harvesting Hope: How La Casa De La Cultura Serves Migrant Families Through Health And Advocacy Programs, Ana Ruiz

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This project aims to enhance community engagement in Pajaro through strategic outreach and marketing efforts for weekly meetings hosted at La Casa de la Cultura. By increasing awareness and participation, the initiative seeks to empower residents, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, to access vital resources and services. The project will collect data on attendance and community interests, leading to more tailored presentations that address pressing concerns. Ultimately, this outreach aims to foster a unified, informed community capable of advocating for its needs and accessing available support systems effectively.