#public-interest-law

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Social justice
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

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

The Skadden Fellowships are shifting away from promoting racial justice and other advocacy areas amid a changing political landscape.
The resignation of Kathleen Rubenstein marks a significant shift in the foundation's leadership and direction.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 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
3 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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