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University of Puerto Rico School of Law
University of Puerto Rico
Law School Pro Bono Programs
Contact Information
Maria E. Hernandez Torrales, Esq., L.L.M., M.A.
Adjunct Professor
[email protected]
787-999-9570
Category Type
Formal Voluntary Pro Bono Program Characterized by Administrative Support for Student Group Projects
Description of Programs
Since its establishment in 2007, the Pro Bono Program of the University of Puerto Rico School of Law has been providing law students the opportunity to share legal literacy to communities, both geographical and of interests, mostly low income, to promote their access to justice through the knowledge of the law and the comprehension of the legal system. Each pro bono section responds to the students' interests and activities are organized with the guidance of a skilled mentor. Activities are held throughout the academic year.
Location of Programs
It is located in the Students Affairs Office
Staffing/Management/Oversight
The Pro Bono Program Coordinator is an ajunct clinical professor.
Funding
The Program Coordinator and Mentors volunteer their time to the program.
Faculty and Administrative Pro Bono
Service is one of the criteria used for tenure and promotion decisions. In 2019 Dean Vivian Neptune received the Deborah Rhode Award in Pro Bono and Public Interest granted by the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).
Awards/Recognition
In the Anual Awards Ceremony, a certificate is given to each of the students who participated in the Enlace Program
Alternative Winter or Spring Break Projects
None.
Law School Public Interest Programs
Contact Information
None listed.
Certificate/Curriculum Programs
None listed
Public Interest Centers
None listed.
PI Career Support Center
None listed.
Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAP)
None listed
Fellowships
None listed.
8/14/2023