The Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System (MAACS), a division of the State Appellate Defender Office (SADO), is seeking law students for internship and externship opportunities  over the summer.

MAACS is responsible for the recruitment, training and oversight of private attorneys who accept court appointed appeals from the state’s circuit courts. Those attorneys handle 75% of all court appointed appeals pending in the Michigan appellate courts.

SADO is the public defender office that represents clients in the remaining 25% of cases.

Under the supervision of MAACS Deputy Administrator Patricia Maceroni, students will work with roster attorneys on all aspects of appellate representation.

To apply, submit a PDF with a letter of interest, resume and writing sample to MAACS Deputy Administrator Patricia Maceroni at pmaceroni@sado.org.

The deadline for submitting applications is April 1.

Cooley Law School will host an Expungement Fair from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 21, in the law school’s lobby, 300 S. Capital Ave. in Lansing.

Volunteer attorneys and law students under the supervision of licensed attorneys will assist with their expungement paperwork. Cooley has hosted several Expungement Fairs since 2023, which has resulted in hundreds of individuals being able to have their criminal records expunged.

The event is being held in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Attorney General and Legal Services of South Central Michigan.

Registration is open online (https://bit.ly/sjm25_cooley) for those wishing to have their convictions expunged. Limited walk-in appointments will be accepted on the day of the event.

Expungement removes arrests and convictions from a person’s public criminal record.

The Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan will host its “2025 Annual Party: Strengthening Our Pipeline” celebrating the HBAM’s commitment to education and community empowerment.

The party will take place Thursday, March 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Detroit Athletic Club in Detroit.

Cost for the party is $30 for HBAM members and $40 for non-members.  

To register, visit www.hispanicbarofmi.org.

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