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University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Law School Pro Bono Programs
Contact Information
Kelly Terry
Associate Dean for Experiential Learning and Clinical Programs
Ben J. Altheimer Professor of Law
[email protected]
501-916-5465
Category Type
Pro Bono Graduation Requirement
Description of Programs
Students must complete three hours of pro bono service as part of "Professionalism and the Work of Lawyers," which a required course in the first-year curriculum.
Location of Programs
With the externship program. The Dean's office is also involved.
Staffing/Management/Oversight
Kelly Terry
Associate Dean for Experiential Learning and Clinical Programs
Ben J. Altheimer Professor of Law
[email protected]
501-916-5465
Funding
Law school funded
Faculty and Administrative Pro Bono
None
Awards/Recognition
Dean’s Certificate of Public Service. Program Goals: To make students more aware of community service opportunities and encourage students to make service a part of their professional lives; To benefit the community. Description of the Program: A student who completes 100 hours of public service during a 12-month period in which the student is in good standing at UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law will be awarded a Dean’s Certificate of Service, with the award noted on the student’s transcript. A student who completes 300 hours of public service during the period the student is in good standing at UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law will be awarded a Dean’s Certificate of Distinguished Service, which will also be noted on the student’s transcript. A student who wishes to be considered for either certificate shall submit a fully completed and signed Certification of Service Log along with a one to two page summary of their experience documenting the student’s service for review by the Dean of the School of Law. The Dean’s office shall keep a written record of a student’s completed hours and shall provide to the School of Law’s Registrar the name of each student earning a certificate.
Winter or Spring Break Projects
None
Law School Public Interest Programs
Contact Information
Diana Snyder
Assistent Dean for Career Services
[email protected]
(501) 916-5419
Certificate/Curriculum Programs
None
Public Interest Clinics
Veterans Pro Bono Services Center
The Veterans Pro Bono Services Center at the UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law works to address the legal needs of Arkansans who have served in the military. The program aims to: (1) Connect veterans to attorneys who have agreed to take referrals from the Veterans Legal Services Clinic, on a volunteer or reduced-fee basis; (2) Increase the number of VA-accredited attorneys in Arkansas; (3) Provide free continuing legal education to help Arkansas attorneys develop expertise in veterans’ law; (4) Increase awareness of the legal issues that military service members, veterans, and their family members face; (5) Provide free and educational resources to veterans and their family members; (6)Increase awareness of services available to veterans in Arkansas.
If you are an attorney and interested in volunteering, please complete this form. If you or your organization would like to learn more about how you can get involved, contact Zach Baumgarten, Pro Bono Program Director, Veterans Legal Services Clinic, UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law at 501-916-5422 or [email protected].
PI Career Support Center
None.
Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAP)
None.
Fellowships
https://ualr.edu/law/career-services/bowen-summer-public-interest-fellowship/
7/18/2023