September/October 2021

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September/October 2021
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Resetting the power imbalance

The law school’s Civil Rights and Transparency Clinic, directed by Professor Heather Abraham, has built a record of effective representation for local and national journalists seeking essential information. Its work does double duty—ensuring access to justice for its clients and training law students in the skills they’ll need in practice. [Read more / Watch the video]

Law School News

Announcing the Professor Teresa A. Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund	Meet Our 2021-22 Law Alumni Association Leaders
Two new student groups provide guidance for students in need	Simon Honig ’23 to compete in World Maccabiah Games

Faculty Highlight

Assembled by Moonlight
A photo essay

Prof. David (Bert) Westbrook, co-director of our New York City Program in Finance and Law, shares his perspective outside of the classroom and through the camera lens. [Read More]

Alumni & Giving

Are you a member of the Law Alumni Association?

Now is a perfect time to join or renew your membership. Your dues support our expanding programs and provide tuition scholarships to help the law school attract the best and the brightest students.

[Join or renew your dues online today]

Career Services Corner

2021 Public Defenders Career Fair

Friday, October 29, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Via Zoom

Join us at the fourth annual New York Statewide Public Defenders Job Fair, giving law students and recent graduates a forum to learn about public defenders offices from across New York state. Interviews for internships and employment opportunities will be conducted via Zoom. The event is presented by UB School of Law, the Chief Defenders Association of New York, and the NYS Defenders Association. [Read More]

Volunteers Needed

The Advocacy Institute seeks volunteer judges for the following competitions:

Oct. 22-24, 2021 - Buffalo Niagara Trial Competition (virtual)
Nov. 4-6, 2021 - Desmond Competition (virtual)
Nov. 20, 2021 - Representation in Mediation Competition (virtual)
Dec. 4, 2021 - Fall Trial Technique Finals (in-person)

Non-transitional NYS CLE credit is available for eligible attorneys.

Register online to be a judge.

Event Highlights

Be sure to visit our Law Alumni Events calendar for more information about upcoming events and programs.

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