Pro Bono Week 2018
Legal representation is not affordable for many Americans. Without legal assistance, many middle class and low-income individuals struggle to navigate complex court systems and acquire critical representation when confronting major life challenges, such as domestic violence, child custody, eviction, obtaining veterans’ benefits and disability benefits. Pro bono attorneys play a critical role in providing legal services to some of these community members need.
During national Pro Bono Week, OCP is highlighting the work of some outstanding pro bono attorneys engaged in critical pro bono legal work on behalf of those in need in the areas of immigration, civil rights, economic justice and climate change. Our theme for 2018, Pro Bono: Our Civic Duty, underscores lawyers’ role as public agents in administering and implementing the law in way that upholds the democratic values of our country. We hope the events will encourage law students and attorneys to use their talents to exemplify the legal profession’s ideals of public service.
Please visit our web page to learn more about HLS’ pro bono opportunities.
Upcoming Pro Bono Week Events
Upcoming Pro Bono Week Events
ClinicTalks: Education Law Clinic/Trauma & Learning Policy Initiative
February 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm WCC 3018 Classroom
Are you interested in providing direct representation to parents/guardians of children who have been affected by family violence or other adverse experiences and who are not getting the special education services they need? Do you want to learn more about legislative and administrative advocacy, community outreach, report writing, coalition building, and media strategies to transform [...]
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In conjunction with Pro Bono Week, Human Resources has organized the 2018 Fall Week of Service for all faculty and staff to participate in as a way to deepen our engagement with the Greater Cambridge community. All are welcome to join us at these inspiring talks and service opportunities.
All Events for Pro Bono Week 2018
All Events for Pro Bono Week 2018
A complete list of all events during Pro Bono Week 2018.
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Pro Bono Week 2018: Adams Pro Bono Publico Award Ceremony
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Pro Bono Week 2018: Lee Gelernt, ACLU’s Immigrant Rights Project Deputy Director
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Pro Bono Week 2018: Pro Bono Recruitment Fair & Open House
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Pro Bono Week 2018: Civil Rights and Economic Justice with Prof. Nikolas Bowie and Oren Nimni
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Targeting the Victims: Defending Immigrant Survivors of Abuse in an Era of Enforcement
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Pro Bono Week 2018: How to Build a Pro Bono Practice in a Large Firm
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Pro Bono Week 2018: Election Protection Volunteer Training
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Pro Bono Week 2018: Climate Defense Project