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Prosecution Opportunities Provide Fulfilling Careers with Pathway to Repay Student Loans
Law students interested in getting into the courtroom and trying cases right out of law school should consider becoming a prosecutor, speakers told students recently. An entry-level prosecutor usually will...
Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page, ’67, to Speak to NLDS Students
Notre Dame Law students and faculty are anticipating the upcoming visit of Alan Page, B.A. ’67, former justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Page is a former Notre Dame All-American…
Lawyers Can Make a Difference For Young Immigrants
A growing number of accompanied minor children entering the United States need lawyers to help them navigate the immigration court system. Lisa Koop, associate director for legal services for the...
Notre Dame Law School’s Economic Justice Clinic Saves A Home from Foreclosure
When Scott Miller, a single father of three kids and small business owner, was at risk of losing his home to foreclosure, Notre Dame Law School’s Economic Justice Clinic helped...
NDLS Professor Optimistic about Future Colombian Peace
A key participant in the Colombian peace talks is guardedly optimistic that, even though the peace agreement was not approved by voters, peace will still be achieved.…
In Memoriam: Judge Thomas William (“Tom”) O’Toole
By Nell Jessup Newton, Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law I am very sorry to announce that one of our most cherished alumni,…
Fellows Talk to Students about their Public Interest Paths
The choice to start a career in public interest law is personal. The clients of public interest lawyers are usually average people confronted with life’s daily problems, and the issues...
Notre Dame scholars Applaud Santos’ Nobel Peace Prize Selection
By Shannon Roddel The 2016 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Oct. 7 (Friday) to Colombian President Juan Manuel…
Institute for Justice Attorney Describes How to Begin a Public-Interest Career
What should you do if you’re a law student and you know want to work as a public-interest lawyer? According to Robert McNamara, senior attorney with the libertarian, public interest...