Paralegal, musician now studying in law school
Published: February 11, 2026
Law student Grant Gabriel earned his undergraduate degree in political
science from Oakwood University, with an eye to working in public
administration in some capacity.
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Podcast: Creating pathways for DV survivors to access legal help
February 11, 2026Innovative programs that leverage unlicensed practice of law reform to create new pathways to justice for domestic violence (DV) survivors were featured on the latest “Talk Justice” podcast, released by Legal Services Corporation (LSC). Host Lee Rawles was joined by Hayley Cousin, executive director of Community Justice Advocates of Utah; Gabriela Elizondo-Craig, Community Legal Education Co-Coordinator and Professor of Practice at Innovation for Justice; and Maria Padilla, Case Coordinator at Emerge Center Against Domestic Violence and Arizona Certified Community Legal Advocate.
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Michigan Law students conduct jury trial, negotiate settlement on behalf of Veterans Legal Clinic clients
February 11, 2026
The jury sat in the box, anticipating the opening statement. The client, a Vietnam veteran, sat at the table with his service dog, Dottie. But the attorney who stood up next to him at the Jackson County Circuit Court last April to address the judge and jury was not a seasoned litigator. He was a third-year law student and student-attorney in the Veterans Legal Clinic.
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Election Law Navigator offers one-stop access
February 11, 2026Judges, lawyers, election officials, and the public can now easily navigate complex state election laws using a new, comprehensive tool to support election law research: the Election Law Navigator.
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AALS report: It’s tough for women lawyers seeking top college jobs
February 04, 2026Despite an increase in lawyers serving as leaders in higher education, women attorneys remain underrepresented in senior leadership roles according to a new report recently released by the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).
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