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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Skadden Fellowship Sells Out, Gets Rid Of Commitments They've Championed Since 1988 - Above the Law

The Skadden Fellowships have historically improved legal services for the poor; however, recent changes in application criteria display a disconcerting shift toward perceived political neutrality.
Social justice
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Trump is using his Big Law executive orders to disarm the legal efforts to reign him in

Trump seeks to undermine law firms' pro bono practices that oppose his administration's policies.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

Opinion: Crippling Student Loan Debt Threatens the Work of New York's Public Service Lawyers

Public interest attorneys face overwhelming debt and underfunding, risking their ability to continue serving vulnerable communities amid rising living costs.
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