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Capital University Law School
Capital University Law School
Law School Pro Bono Programs
Contact Information
Ashley Messick
Pro Bono Coordinator
[email protected]
614-236-6887
Category Type
A Formal Voluntary Program Characterized by a Referral System with Coordinators
Description of Programs
The Pro Bono Legal Honors Program encourages law students to complete 50 hours of pro bono legal service throughout their time in law school. Pro bono service includes working with entities providing legal advice or working to resolve a legal problem through litigation, legislation, regulation, or alternative dispute resolution for persons of limited means. Pro bono service may also include participation in projects for improving the law, the legal system, or the legal profession.
Location of Programs
Office of Professional Development
Staffing/Management/Oversight
The Pro Bono Coordinator assists students with connecting to pro bono service opportunities, engaging external entities providing pro bono or low-bono service, fostering a community that appreciates and supports pro bono, and advising law students on service to the community.
Funding
The pro bono program is funded by the law school budget and grants.
Faculty and Administrative Pro Bono
Yes
Awards/Recognition
Pro Bono Spirit Award recognizes a graduating student whose service embodies the true spirit of legal pro bono by devoting the majority of their volunteer hours to programs that provide direct legal assistance to indigent clients. Excellence in Pro Bono Service Award honors a student in the part-time program who, despite numerous personal, academic, and professional commitments, demonstrated extraordinary dedication to providing pro bono service.
Alternative Winter or Spring Break Projects
Each year, the Pro Bono Coordinator works with external entities to host Spring Break pro bono clinics and other service events.
Law School Public Interest Programs
Contact Information
Shawn M. Beem
Assistant Dean
[email protected]
Tel (614) 236-6889
Certificate/Curriculum Programs
None.
Public Interest Centers
PI Career Support Center
Students seeking advice and guidance about public interest careers may meet with the Assistant Dean for Professional Development. The Law School is a member of Equal Justice Works and an annual subscriber to PSJD.org and the University of Arizona Government Honors & Internship Handbook and Public Policy Handbook.
Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAP)
Forgivable loan awarded based on success application. Finite funds available annually.
Fellowships
None.
8/10/2023