Skadden Fellowships awarded to five in 2017
Five Harvard Law School students and recent graduates have been awarded Skadden Fellowships to support their work in public service.
Harvard Gazette: The costs of inequality–Across Harvard, efforts to improve lives
This is the last in the Harvard Gazette’s series on inequality, one of America’s most vexing problems, examining Harvard’s ground-level efforts to make a difference in the surrounding communities, and beyond.
Harvard Law School Celebrates National Pro Bono Week
Harvard Law School is celebrating National Pro Bono Week from October 20th to October 24th. This celebration honors the outstanding work of lawyers who volunteer their time to help people in their communities and increase justice for all. The week will be marked by ceremonies and panel discussions focused on the value of pro bono […]
Getting it right
So, what, exactly, is an “activist judge”? Most judges say they don’t have time to think about it.
Panel Examines Influence of Popular Culture on Criminal Defense
A panel that included many former members of the Harvard Defenders marked the 50th anniversary of the group by examining the widely misunderstood role of the defender in the courtroom and in society.