Sessions Information

  • January 3, 2019
    1:30 pm - 3:15 pm
    Session Type: Section Programs
    Session Capacity: N/A
    Hotel: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
    Room: Grand Salon Section 3
    Floor: First Floor

    A critical role of law schools is redefining what it means to be a lawyer. While many believe that ‘real’ lawyering means litigating cases, this session will explore ways to guide students looking for a different path: policy advocacy, restorative justice, community lawyering, social entrepreneurship, pro bono, public interest organization leadership, and more.  Lawyers are more satisfied when they are meaningfully engaged. As leaders, we help students identify their values and how they can effectuate them through experiences, resources, and relationships. This session will examine how students seek alternative paths in their careers, discuss creative ways to help them explore pathways consistent with their values and provide ideas attendees can translate into action. As we help students build bridges between their coursework and legal careers, we can help them forge paths into uncharted territory.

    Business meeting at program conclusion.


Session Speakers
The University of Richmond School of Law
Facilitator

Stanford Law School
Speaker

University of Houston Law Center
Facilitator

Tulane University Law School
Facilitator

University of Puerto Rico School of Law
AALS Section Annual Award Winner

American Civil Liberties Union
Speaker

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Speaker

Baylor University School of Law
Facilitator

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Speaker

University of South Carolina School of Law
Facilitator

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
AALS Section Annual Award Winner

University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Moderator

Fordham University School of Law
Facilitator

Session Fees
  • [3320] Pro-Bono & Public Service Opportunities, Co-Sponsored by Leadership - Encouraging and Empowering the Next Generation of Public Interest and Pro Bono Leaders: $0.00