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Community Justice Week

On Oct 3-Oct 9, Nebraska Law will host Community Justice Week, an event which strives to create engagement in public service, to facilitate discussion about important community justice issues, and to educate students on the many different ways attorneys contribute to their communities. Continue reading…

 

Community Justice Week Kickoff

On Oct 3, Nebraska Law will host a panel including Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Stephanie Stacy, Professor Berger, and Husch Blackwell Partner Marnie Jensen to talk about their experiences with pro bono work as part of their private practice. The panel will be moderated by Interim Dean Moberly. Continue reading…

 

Exploring Opportunities: Public Interest Law

On Tuesday, Oct 4 from 12:10-1 pm in the Auditorium, come and hear from legal professionals about their careers in Public Interest Law. Find out about the challenges and benefits about choosing this particular path. All are welcome, lunch will be provided to all those who RSVP by Friday, Sept 30. Continue reading…

 

Human Trafficking Conference

As part of the UNL Interdisciplinary Conference on Human Trafficking, the College of Law will host "The Role of Law in Using the 4p’s to Combat Human Trafficking: Prevention, Prosecution, Protection, Partnership" on Thursday, October 6 from 12-1 pm in the Auditorium. Continue reading…

 

5th Annual Justice Jam

On Oct 6 from 5-6:30 pm, the Career Development Office and the Equal Justice Society will co-host the 5th Annual Justice Jam. Share a local brew with leaders from the Nebraska Public Interest community while listening to these passionate attorneys share why they fight for justice. Continue reading…

 

Equal Justice Society Potluck at Professor Shoemaker's House

On Sunday, Oct 9 at 5:30 pm, Professor Shoemaker and the Equal Justice Society will host a potluck. The annual event celebrates the terrific work and volunteer service that Nebraska Law students complete each year. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact an EJS member for details.

 

Beyond the Basics: Research Expo

Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend an expo showcasing some of the online research tools available to the Nebraska College of Law community. Legal research database reps from around the country will be available to teach you their products. Stay as long as you would like. Continue reading…

 

STIR Talk - Professor Jessica Shoemaker

On Tuesday, Oct 4, Professor Jessica Shoemaker will present a STIR Talk, "Property, Community, and Justice", as part of Community Justice Week. Refreshments will be available beginning at 4:00 pm in the Student Lounge.

 

Community Conversation

Community Conversations will be Oct 5 from 12-1 pm. The event provides students an opportunity to begin an ongoing discussion about lived experiences at Nebraska Law. ComCon aims to make everyone feel welcome to share their story and to make the law school a more pleasant environment for all. Continue reading…

 

Community Justice Week Movie Night

On Oct 5 from 4-6:30 pm, the Schmid Law Library will host Community Justice Week Movie Night in the Reading Room. "Freedom Summer" premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. The documentary film will be introduced by Nebraska State Senator Adam Morfeld, founder of Nebraskans for Civic Reform. Continue reading…

 

Government and Public Interest Information Fair

On Oct 6 from 4-5 pm, join representatives from government, academic, and public interest organizations on to learn more about opportunities in externships, paid clerkships and volunteer positions. Employers will be located in the North Hallway for you to introduce yourself and learn more about them Continue reading…

 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Information Session

On Oct 7, representatives from the Volunteer Tax Assistance program will be at the College of Law for an informational presentation about VITA, how it impacts the Lincoln community and how you can get involved. Presentation will be at noon in Room 113.

 
Originally published October 3, 2016 - Submit an Item