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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
ksterry@ualr.edu
501-916-5465
Category Type
Formal Voluntary Program Characterized by a Referral System with a Coordinator
Description of Programs
The Bowen School of Law has formed a partnership with the Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS) so that Bowen students may volunteer at CALS and engage in pro bono representation under the supervision of CALS attorneys. Students who volunteer at CALS work directly with the attorneys in the office, assisting them in drafting pleadings, performing legal research, interviewing clients, investigating cases, and preparing for trials. Students also may observe courtroom proceedings.
Student volunteers at CALS also have the opportunity to assist in its outreach and community education efforts, by writing and updating factsheets on legal issues, updating the CALS Poverty Law Practice Manual, and assisting in the production of informational videos. Students also may participate in a live internet chat service that CALS provides through its website to help people find information relevant to their legal matters. Projects are available that can be completed both during regular business hours and on nights and weekends, so volunteer opportunities exist for both full-time and part-time students. In addition to the sense of personal satisfaction that comes from providing legal services to those in need, students who volunteer at CALS also gain valuable professional experience and have the opportunity to learn from dedicated and experienced attorneys.
Students also may find service opportunities by consulting the Bowen Volunteer Opportunities Directory. This two-volume reference guide contains information about the work and programs of over 60 local nonprofit organizations that are in need of volunteers. The directory is arranged by subject-matter categories, and it includes information about volunteer opportunities in several areas, including legal services, food and housing needs, community development, prevention of domestic violence, and tutoring and mentoring, to name just a few. The directory is located in the reference section of the Law Library (call number KF336.A4 V65 2007), and a copy also is available in the reception area of the Legal Clinic.
Location of Programs
With the externship program
Staffing/Management/Oversight
Kelly Terry
Associate Dean for Experiential Learning and Clinical Programs
Ben J. Altheimer Professor of Law
ksterry@ualr.edu
501-916-5465
Funding
The Altheimer Public Service Program is funded by a grant from the Ben J. Altheimer Foundation.
Student Run Pro Bono Groups/Specialized Law Education Projects
Bowen Public Interest Law Society
Faculty and Administrative Pro Bono
Awards/Recognition
Dean’s Certificate of Public Service
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.
Community Service
The Altheimer Public Service Program undertakes projects designed to benefit the local community.
Law School Public Interest Programs
Contact Information
Kelly Terry
Associate Dean for Experiential Learning and Clinical Programs
Ben J. Altheimer Professor of Law
ksterry@ualr.edu
501-916-5465
Certificate/Curriculum Programs
The School of Law awards a Dean's Certificate to graduating student who achieve 100 hours of service .
Public Interest Centers
None.
Public Interest Clinics
Delta Clinic
Part-Time Student Practicum Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic
Litigation Clinic
Mediation Clinic
Business Innovation Clinic
Consumer Protection Clinic
Externships/Internships
Public Service Externship Course
Part-Time Student Practicum
Classes with a Public Service Component
Professionalism and the Work of Lawyers; Public Service Externship Course; Part-Time Student Practicum
Public Interest Journals
The Arkansas Journal of Social Change and Public Service
PI Career Support Center
None.
Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAP)
None.
Post-Graduate Fellowships/Awards
Law School Funded:
Graduate Student Funded:
Other Funding Sources:
Term Time Fellowships/Scholarships
Law School Funded:
Graduate Student Funded
Other Funding Sources:
Summer Fellowships
Law School Funded:
Graduate Student Funded:
Other Funding Sources:
Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Programs
Street Law Program with Hall High School
Student Public Interest Groups
Public Interest Law Society
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