The American Bar Association's Center for Public Interest Law: "Making Justice Real" for people and communities through advocacy, research and education.
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@JacksonvilleU has unveiled @ABAesq 19th Amendment traveling exhibit honoring #WomensHistoryMonth. Created by ABA’s Law Library of Congress Cmte under the leadership of College of Law Dean Nick Allard, it promotes civic legal education & the continued struggle for women’s rights.
Join the ABA Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress for a free webinar, 250 Years of Law and Liberty: The Lawyer’s Place in the American Experiment on October 13 from 2-3 PM ET. Registration: tinyurl.com/ruleoflaw250
Join the Center for Pro Bono on September 24th@ 1pm ET for a free webinar, Data that Drives: How Legal Aid Organizations Use Feedback for Impact. americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/…
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Join @ABA_CRSJ for a free, non-CLE rapid-response panel exploring the Supreme Court’s latest rulings on religious liberty, public education, and constitutional boundaries: americanbar.org/events-cle/m…
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Family Unification Month is here! @ABACCL's first Unification Heroes article is now live. To learn more: americanbar.org/groups/publi…
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The Legal Profession Stands at a Crossroads and You Have the Power to Shape its Future – Join the 2025 ABA Equity Summit. Info and registration: americanbar.org/groups/diver…
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Nominate yourself or a colleague today! The ABA Death Penalty Representation Project is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Death Penalty Representation Awards. For info and to apply: lnkd.in/eDM868nH
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.@ABA_CHP is seeking motivated law student interns to apply for the John J. Curtin Jr. Justice Fund 2025 Fellowship. The fellowship pays a $3500 stipend to three students who find summer employment doing homelessness prevention work at a legal services program or bar association.
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Interested applicants can find more information on the program and how to apply here: americanbar.org/groups/publi…
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The American Bar Association is proud to announce a new CLE series, The Rule of Law in America, dedicated to exploring critical issues surrounding the integrity of our legal system and the importance of an independent judiciary. Register here: learningcenter.americanbar.o…
Join @ABA_CHP for this important webinar on March 4th.
Join us on March 4 at 2pm for a conversation on the undeniable link between housing stability and health and how the healthcare system can address housing precarity, prevent homelessness, and improve health outcomes of whole communities. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Registration is now open for the 2025 National Multidisciplinary Parent Representation Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota, on May 1-2, 2025
For more information and to register, please visit the conference website here:
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At the ABA 2025 Midyear Meeting, the Standing Committee on Gun Violence held a program entitled "Responsible Gun Ownership: A Roundtable on Safe Storage", with a panel of gun owners discussing how to encourage responsible firearm practices. Read more here: americanbar.org/news/abanews…
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And you can watch the program in its entirety for free here: americanbar.org/groups/publi…
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Do you know a pro bono hero? The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service invites you to nominate heroes in your community for the 2025 ABA Pro Bono Publico Award now through Feb 28th!
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Come work with us! The ABA Commission on Immigration is hiring a Program Specialist. More info and application here: us242.dayforcehcm.com/Candid…
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Join the ABA Center on Children and the Law for A Way Forward, a free webinar series. Next week, “Debunking Child Welfare “Safety Concerns” by Offering Families Real Solutions” will be held on January 22 @ 3 PM ET.
More information and registration here: americanbar.org/groups/publi…
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Free Legal Answers, the American Bar Association’s virtual legal advice clinic, just crossed 400,000 total questions handled since the program started in 2016! americanbar.org/news/abanews…
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Today in @ABAJournal: an article by Nicholas W. Allard, dean of the Jacksonville University College of Law and past chair of the Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress, on President Carter's legacy of service and what it can teach lawyers. abajournal.com/voice/article…
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On January 8th, join the @ABA_CHP for a conversation on the future of how public health policy can be leveraged to address the unmet health-related social needs of households living in poverty. More information and registration available here: americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/…
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Join the ABA Standing Committee on Legal Assistance, @ABALawandAging and @ABA_CHP on November 14th for a 90 minute CLE webinar, Military Personnel Estate Planning Needs of Military Members. Attendance is free for all military members. americanbar.org/events-cle/m…
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Attend today's free webinar from @ABAGPSolo and @ABA_Immigration!
Join the @ABAGPSolo for a free webinar titled "Insights into Border Policies and Legal Advocacy" on Wednesday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The COI's Michelle Jacobson and Denise Gilman will be participating. Register here: americanbar.org/events-cle/m…
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