Public Interest Law
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Practicing Law for the Greater Good: Navigating the world of public interest law
While practicing public interest law upon graduation has become more popular amongst law students, it still falls outside of the status quo. Assistant Dean and Martha Craig Daughtrey Director for Public Interest Beth Cruz, in partnership with the Career Services Office, held an informational panel for Vanderbilt Law students interested in practicing public interest law after graduation. The panel offered guidance on how to navigate an interest or passion for public interest law as a current or prospective law student. Read MoreSep 12, 2024
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Warren Haviland, JD’69, and Karen Heffron: Advocates for equality and access to legal services
Warren Haviland, JD’69, and Karen Heffron funded a charitable remainder unitrust that will eventually establish the Warren E. Haviland and Karen M. Heffron Summer Stipend. The stipend will provide financial support to students at Vanderbilt Law School who are pursuing public interest careers. Read MoreAug 18, 2021
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Vanderbilt Law’s Social Justice Program named for renowned civil rights attorney George Barrett
The newly named George Barrett Social Justice Program at Vanderbilt Law School pays tribute to the late civil rights attorney through a generous gift to endow the program by 1993 alumnus Darren Robbins. Read MoreAug 26, 2015
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Assistant dean for public interest named at Vanderbilt Law School
Spring Miller has been named to the newly created position of assistant dean for public interest at Vanderbilt Law School, Dean Chris Guthrie announced. Read MoreJul 15, 2015