This past year has
presented unexpected opportunities for us to work with our students on rapid
response pro bono projects. Our panel
will explore multiple ways in which our law school pro bono programs can lend help collaborating not only with our
typical not-for-profit legal partners, but also with law firms, bar
associations, and non-legal service providers in this time of expanded and
unpredictable need. We will also focus on the ways in which these projects
provide unique leadership skills development opportunities for our motivated
students. We will discuss ways in which we and our students can meaningfully
connect with this broad range of volunteer providers with existing/evolving
rapid response initiatives while remaining realistic about what our students
can and cannot do given their status as students and the demands of their
coursework and other law school activities. Our speakers will also address: How
do we balance our personal views with our role as administrator and advisor?
How can we now attempt to prospectively identify issues and mobilize law
students for future work? What models have been established already for rapid
response? What’s replicable?
Business meeting held
on Wednesday, January 3 at 5:30pm.