Add to favoritesOn Saturday March 31st from 10-11:30 a.m., in room 123, Professor Dayton will train all interested students to be able to effectively assist others to complete their Advanced Healthcare Directives. Trained participants will be qualified to assist other students, staff, and the public with the completion of their own directives on April 16th, National Healthcare…
› Open National Healthcare Decisions Day–MANDATORY TRAINING!
All P.I.L.F. Applications are due by Wednesday, March 14 at 5 p.m. In the MJF office, there is a box right outside Rinal’s door labeled “P.I.L.F. Applications” where you can submit your application. If you have any questions, do no hesitate to ask David or Kari (david.holt@wmitchell.edu and kari.wilberg@wmitchell.edu).
› Open P.I.L.F. Applications due by Wed., March 14 at 5 p.m.
If you made an appetizer for the Talent Show and left a dish/spoon/etc., please stop by the MJF office to pick it up. Thanks!
As a part of Mitchell’s First MLK Week of Service, Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue (STAND) and Minnesota Justice Foundation (MJF) hosted a forum featuring Professor Ann Juergens, Mitchell’s Clinic Co-Director. During the January 19th forum, Professor Juergens delivered a moving and thought-provoking presentation on her research on the life of Lena Olive Smith…
› Open Professor Juergens Challenges Forum Attendees to Acknowledge Our Bad Facts
Thank you to all those who participated in the P.I.L.F. Soup Sampler this past Wednesday! We had 31 soups and raised more than $600 to go toward our fellowships. Also, thank you to our judges Professor Scallen, Professor Sonsteng and SBA President John Monnens for their time and taste buds. The winners are as follows: First Place:…
STAND (Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue), MJF (Minnesota Justice Foundation), and the Office of Multicultural Affairs encourage everyone to participate in Mitchell’s First MLK Week of Service. The purpose of this initiative is to get the Mitchell community actively engaged in service work in a cross-community effort. On Sunday, 1Ls participated in the…
› Open There is Still Time to Get Involved in Mitchell’s MLK Service Week
P.I.L.F. is bringing back the Talent Show this year on February 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. BUT we need talent! You may sing, dance, play in a band, do standup comedy or whatever else you can think of! It does not have to be musical. In fact, the more creative, the better. Don’t want to go…
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” In an effort to provide a week of service opportunities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., STAND (Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue), MJF (Minnesota Justice Foundation) and the Office of…
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” In an effort to provide a week of service opportunities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., STAND (Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue), MJF (Minnesota Justice Foundation) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs…
Interested in getting involved with P.I.L.F. this spring? Well we are kicking it into full gear and need your help! There will be an informational session THIS Wednesday, January 11 at 4 p.m. Room TBD. Check The Docket Wednesday morning for location information. Upcoming events include the Soup Sampler (February 1), Talent Show (February 17) and Silent Auction…
In an effort to provide a week of service opportunities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., STAND (Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue) and MJF (Minnesota Justice Foundation) are looking for individuals, student organizations, student sections, faculty, or departments to organize and implement service projects during January 16-20, 2012. The…
› Open MJF and STAND Invite you to Get Involved in Mitchell’s Week of Service
Join the MJF Street Law Program, Wednesday, Nov. 2nd 4:30-5:30 in Room 231, to learn about using you legal knowledge to inform local youth about their rights. Street Law is a great way to acquire your volunteer hours while working with high school students to help them understand their legal rights and obligations as well as the…
› Open MJF Street Law Info Session!
White House Champions of Change Conversation — Live Broadcast Join MJF for a live-streaming video broadcast of a national, on-line conversation among law students and faculty, public service lawyers, and Attorney General Eric Holder. This is an opportunity to get thousands of future agents of legal change talking about what lawyers can do to close the…
› Open MJF Event: Whitehouse Champions of Change Viewing 10/13 at 12:30pm Room 225
*Minnesota Justice Foundation’s Student Chapter is sponsoring a FINANCIAL PLP for “Funding Your Public Interest Education.” Join us Tuesday October 4th from 5:30 to 6:30pm in Room 123 to hear Patty Harris from the Financial Aid Office discuss loan repayment, public interest law options, and more! Questions? Contact bonnie.claxton@wmitchell.edu for more info. FREE FOOD will…
› Open “Funding Your Public Interest Education” MJF PLP Tues. Oct. 4th from 5:30-6:30pm
MJF is sponsoring a Financial PLP on Tuesday, October 4th from 5:30 to 6:30pm in Room 123 “Funding Your Public Interest Education” Patty Harris from Financial Aid will be presenting on Loan Repayment and much more! Food will be provided as well as Financial PLP Credit!!! Questions? contact bonnie.claxton@wmitchell.edu
› Open MJF Financial PLP: Funding Your Public Interest Education 10/4
Please? MJF Staff Attorney, Rinal Ray is tallying legal volunteer hours this week. If you volunteered during law school for 50+ hours, we really want to recognize your service at graduation. Unless you submit your hours, we cannot give you the glory you deserve! Please log-in at www.mnjustice.org to get your volunteer hours logged. See…
Live April 1st Looking for a meaningful summer opportunity? Whether, you’ve got two hours or 400 hours to give over the summer, check out MJF’s summer volunteer opportunities. Postings go live, Friday, April 1st. MJF Staff Attorneys will begin referring students Monday, April 4th. As a reminder, referrals are made on a first-come, first-serve, best-fit…
Congrats Congratulations to all of the William Mitchell law students that interviewed a few weeks ago with 17 public interest agencies for the MJF Summer Clerkships! Mitchell represented well and offers have been made, and accepted. Hearty congratulations to the following students who will be MJF Summer Clerks this year: Jasmine Dahlstrom
Tenants in Foreclosure! Wanted to volunteer this semester, but just haven’t had a chance yet? Get involvled over Spring Break! Law student volunteers are needed to educate and inform renters in foreclosed properties of their rights. A door-knocking campaign across Hennepin county will take place during Mitchell’s Spring Break February 28 – March 3rd, from…
› Open MJF Spring Break Project
get one mock interview in before the real thing next week If you received an interview with one of the participating agencies for a MJF Summer Clerkship, congrats! In order to put your best foot forward, get some practice interviewing with a public interest attorney before your interview next week. Career and Professional Development and…
Every year, MJF funds public interest summer clerkships with organizations around the state of Minnesota. This is a great opportunity to serve the community, gain legal experience, and get paid! Applications are due on January 25th at 5:00 p.m. Download and read the application instructions at http://www.mnjustice.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={8CF5E2EA-7CAC-4A8F-BE7A-322087D36B46}. Direct any questions to Rinal at wmitchell@mnjustice.org.…
The MJF Summer Clerkship Program Information Session will be from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Thurs., January 13th in Room 323. The time was previously posted erroneously as 3:00 p.m.
› Open CORRECTION: MJF Summer Clerkship Info Session at 4:00!
nuts&bolts, public interest cover letters and resumes, and etiquette! If you are interested in learning more about the Minnesota Justice Foundation Summer Clerkship Program and application process, come to an informational session on Thursday, January 13th at 3:00 p.m. in Room 323. Monica Baresh will cover etiquette and image, Rinal Ray will explain the program…
› Open MJF Summer Clerkship Program Informational Session — January 13th
Open December 1st! With a new semester right around the corner, it’s time to take the leap into your next great adventure. Whether it is representing clients in the court room as a certified student attorney at the public defender’s office, assisting pro se litigants at a self-help clinic, teaching Street Law, or helping low-income…
Join MJF and company for Part II of The Navigating Public Interest Law Seried Greetings! Join MJF for Part II of The Navigating Public Interest Law Series this Saturday, 11/6/10 in Room 231 from 10:00 -11:30. Get the inside scoop from: MJF volunteer Bonnie Claxton on expeiences working with diverse clients, MJF Program Director Sara…
MJF Volunteer Opportunity Local law students and community organizations (MJF, HOME Line, St. Stephens Human Services and Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis) are joining together to inform Tenants living in foreclosed properties of their rights and provide referral resources. Teams of Students will visit targeted properties in Hennepin County. Open to all students! NOVEMBER 3
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Whether you are a seasoned pro, new to legal volunteering or just looking to learn more about legal services, cultural competency, working with low-income clients or looking for a few PLP credits, please join MJF for the two-part Navigating Public Interest Training Series (NPITS). Part I: Introduction to Public Interest Work on Saturday, October 30th,…
RSVP for the Quad School Public Interest Expo before Monday, October 25th at noon on Symplicty! If students miss the RSVP deadline, they are still come, but they will not have a printed name tag.
› Open RSVP for QPIE!
Tuesday, October 26th 4:30 – 7:00 Join the four area law schools, MJF, and public interest and legal services organizations for an opportunity to hear from former MJF Summer Clerks and networking with public interest attorneys! Please RSVP in the “events” section of Symplicity by Monday, Oct. 25 before Noon. Student Panel: 4:30-5:30 pm –…
MJF Volunteer Opportunity On Election Day, 11/2/10, Dorsey & Whitney will host Election Protection volunteer opportunities. Election Protection exists to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to participate in the election process. Election Protection is a nonpartisan effort and is not affiliated in any way with any candidate or political party. They need…
› Open Election Protection
Relax and enjoy a performance by talented, classically trained law students Welcome Back to School Concert Nick Schicker (Violin) and Stephen Self (Piano) Admission only $5! The program includes: Theme Music from Shindler’s List Theme Music from The Civil War, PBS documentary from Ken Burns Mozart Sonata No. 24 for violin & piano Beethoven Sonata…
It’s August already and time to start thinking about where you’d like to volunteer for the Fall semester! Fall volunteer opportunities went live on August 1st and I will begin making referrals tomorrow, August 3rd. Check out the available opportunities at www.mnjustice.org, indicate your interests, set up a time to come in and chat with…
Comparative legal research/writing opportunity in civil/human rights The Center on Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) is looking for a volunteer law student to work on its Hmong Police Organizig Project. Hmong youth in North Minneapolis are working on an organizing campaign to try to get more Hmong police officers on the force and to try…
› Open MJF Volunteer Opportunity
Briggs and Morgan is looking for a Pro Bono Law Clerk for 2010-2011 Academic Year. This MJF volunteer position will afford the opportunity to assist attorneys with a variety of pro bono cases on a project by project basis. Volunteers need to commit 5-10 hours per week, and candidates must be law students in the…
Please log your volunteer hours! Are you graduating this May? Today is the last day to log-in volunteer hours to count toward the Public Service notation for graduation. Log in at www.mnjustice.or g and log your volunteer hours, Contact Rinal at wmitchell@mnjustice.org if you have any questions!
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Get ’em logged Are you graduating in May? Have you volunteers during your law school career? perhaps more than 50 hours? Want some recognition? LOG YOUR MJF HOURS! Sign-on to www.mnjustice.org, add up the hours you have spent benefitting the community and building your legal skills and submit them. Please get in touch with Rinal…
› Open MJF Volunteer Hours!
Something for everyone 1. All students: Summer volunteer placements will be available starting April 1st. Sign on at www.mnjustice.org ;to view the opportunities. 2. Graduating Seniors: Please log all of your volunteer hours ASAP. If you want pro bono hours to reach 50 before graduation see MJF Staff Attorney. If you have clinic hours beyond…
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6 Mitchell students successful MJF summer clerks Of the 78 Mitchell applicants to the MJF Summer Clerkship, 38 received interviews and 6 were successful in their bid for a paid 2010 summer clerk experience. Congratulations to: Lilo Kaiser 2L, will work at central Minnesota Legal Services Kate Zerwas 1L, will work at HOME Line Laura…
› Open Congratulations are in order
Deadline for application 1/20/10 The Chair of the Public Safety Finance Committee of the MN House of Representatives is currently seeking an intern for the 2010 session. The intern’s responsibilities include providing policy analysis, conducting legislative research and developing proposals for legislation. There may be some administrative responsibilities. In addition, the intern will be asked…
› Open 2L plus… MN House of Representatives Committee Intern
Panel discussion 1/14/10 4 pm Room 231 Hear from several 2009 summer clerks who were paid to work full time in various areas of Public Interest. They will tell you about their work experience and the applicartion process. Karen VanderSanden of Career Development and Jane Evans of MJF will provide information about various paid clerkshipa…
The organizations that will host MJF paid summer clerks in 2010 have been identified. You may pick up a packet in Career Development, in the MJF Office room 253, or go online to www.mnjustice.org to view the selections. Once the new application system is ready, the applications will be filled out on-line in a section…
The Spring Semester MJF placements will begin opening on Tuesday 12/1. Go to www.mnjustice.org to view all open placements. There will be opportunities in most areas of law, many opportunities to develop a variety of skills and varying time committments, from 1/2 day only to 10-15 hours per week.
Legal researchers needed 2L+ Legal research performed by students will be used to assist in reforming 2 Minnesota criminal statutes pertaining to child abuse. Often, single issues are needed to be researched and summarized concisely. Students interested in the legislative reform process, statutory drafting, and child advocacy, who have completed Con Law and would like…
› Open Assit Child Advocacy Coalition to reform state statutes
Room 223 9-11 am 1 Finance plp, 1 Diversity plp awarded Listen to Carolyn Sandberg, Faegre & Benson diversity Manager and Eric Lochen, Counsel for Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, share there ideas about working with culturally diverse clients. Learn about Federal and Local financial assistance available to help defer the cost of a legal…
Dealth Penalty Case Fredrikson & Byron is dedicated to providing pro bono service to the community. During the school year, they select law student volunteers to work with their attorneys on their pro bono cases. Currently, they are seeking a volunteer to assist them as they prepare a post-conviction petition in their newest death penalty…
4 plp credits awarded for series Part I Saturday 10/24 Room 225 9-10 Overview of Public Interst Law by MJF Staff (Career plp) 10-11 Representing Low Income Clients by Laura Melnick of Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (Perspective plp) Part II Saturday 10/31 Room 223 9-10 Working with Diverse Populations by Carolyn Sandberg of Faegre…
Great experiences for 1L’s or those with limited time available The Fourth Judicial District Court’s Self-Help Center (SHC) Volunteers assist 60 to 90 customers each day who are not represented by legal counsel and who need or wish to use the Court to resolve legal issues. The customers represent a broad cross section of the…
› Open Excellent MJF volunteer opportunities are still available for fall
Samples of MJF volunteer opportunities still available for fall Battered Women’s Legal Advocacy Assist advocates and attorneys with various issues facing battered women. 5-10 hours/week. Council on American Islamic Relations The volunteer will work with the Civil Rights Coordinator and Civil Rights Director on resolving cases of discrimination reported to CAIR. 5-10 hours per week. …
Great opportunities available On Saturday, August 1, the fall semester volunteer opportunities will begin opening. A full range of pro bono legal volunteer choices to meet the needs of most matriculating students will be available. Opportunities range from 3-4 hours each week at a self help or family law clinic, working at a public defenders…
August 14, 2009 deadline Do you know an attorney, professor, law student, paralegal or legal advocate who has made a significant contribution to poverty law or public interest work? If so, the Minnesota Justice Foundation (MJF) encourages you to submit your nominations for deserving recipients in one or more of six award categories. Please visit…
› Open MJF now accepting nominations for outstanding contributions to poverty law or public interest work
Must apply by August 6th Two opportunities will be available. 1. Asylum/Immigration Assist a Fredrikson & Byron attorney with pro bono cases in the area of asylum and immigration. Duties will include: interviewing clients, applying for the appropriate visa or immigration status, research and report on new rules or statutes, assist in preparing BIA briefs…
Scholarships are available for students Please contact jane.evans@wmitchell.edu for more information regarding announcement below: Dispute Resolution Center 30-hour Basic Mediation and Communication Skills Training This training session offers participants the basic skills necessary to become qualified neutrals and provides opportunities for volunteer mediation experience in the East Metro area. July 10 & 11 and August…
Interested in mental health, homelessness, housing design? The State of Minnesota has a fairly robust partnership between its departments of housing, human services and corrections, a partnership that is addressed primarily at ending long-term homelessness in our state. Many people who become and remain homeless also have a history of mental illness and we realize…
“One day only” pro bono events this summer Something students often don’t realize is that there are one-time volunteer opportunities available. These opportunities still give you practical legal skills, allow you to build your resume, and give back to the community without involving a large time commitment. This summer, we have at least six such…
Reserve your place at the morgue. Forensics 411 happens in just 4 weeks. And it includes a tour of the state-of-the-art Anoka County morgue, as well as engaging sessions based on a harrowing story of sexual assault and murderous rage. Topics include: The NAS Report: The Evidence Against Forensics – and the Hope For Rehabilitation…
It’s time to plan your summer pro bono experience Whatever your motivation; developing legal skills, networking, building your resume, serving your community, trying various areas of law, MJF offers an opportunity to meet your expectations. All current 1L students are considered 2L’s for summer volunteer opportunities. Summer opportunities will begin opening April 1st. Go to…
PILF deadline has been extended PILF application deadline has been extended to Monday, March 16th at 5:00pm! Application forms are available for pick up in th MJF office. Contact Jane Evans or Lauren Ulvestad with any questions…
Pension Rights Project available Visit www.mnjustice.org for the full description of the volunteer opportunity at the Pension Rights Project. They are requesting two students to volunteer 5-8 hours per week, assisting clients with pension issues under ERISA law. If interested place the placement in you shopping cart and sent it to the MJF office. You…
40% of all clerkships awarded to Mitchell students Please congratulate the following for successfully securing a MJF paid summer clerkship. Michael Weinbeck Innocence Project Heather Kjos Housing Preservation Project Katie Rindfleish Neighborhood Justice Center Jenna Yauch Battered Women’s Justice Project Katie Donald MCEA Sara Campbell White Earth Reservation Andrew Sundbloom Hubbard County Attorney Jackie Jarvis…
› Open MJF Summer Clerks named
Volunteer with Nature Conservancy The Midwest Resource Office of the Nature Conservancy has an opening for one 3L student to assist their attorneys with research projects, often in the areas of land use and real estate. 8 hours/week. indicate interest at www.mnjustice.org or visit jane Evans in room 253.
› Open Unique 3L position available
Don’t delay. Deadline pending. The goal of this project is to provide an experience which will result in a higher understanding of justice, to guide future decisions of offenders and aspiring criminal justice professionals. Participants will meet with offenders at one of 3 MN State Correctional facilities on either Monday, Tuesday, or Friday. Students will…
› Open MJF Exploring Justice/Restorative Justice Opportunity
Two positions remain available Students will work one-on-one with clients at the Phyllis Wheatley project, under Faegre & Bensen attorney supervision, to gather demographic data, find resources to assist the client with his or her legal issue, assist in the legal advice session (note-taking, resource gathering), and help the client with simple follow up. Students…
› Open Excellent pro bono clinic opportunity with Fagre & Benson lawyers
Deadline for referral is December 19th! Restorative Justice/Exploring Justice is an innovative program developed by the MN Department of Corrections and MJF, in which law students meet weekly with offenders at State Correctional Facilities, to explore the concept of justice and it’s meaning and implication. The groups are let by trained professionals and experts in…
› Open Department of Corrections Restorative Justice opportunities open
It’s the right time to plan your spring term pro bono committments. Visit Minnesota Justice Foundation’s database at www.mnjustice.org and “click here to volunteer,” to view the most up-to-date opportunites for Spring Semester. Participating in MJF placements is a great way to develop skills, experience various areas of law, build your legal network and enhance…
Spanish speakers encouraged to volunteer In preparation for the fall elections volunteers will attend a training on 10/24 from 4:30-8:30 to learn how to be an Election Challenger making sure that people can vote with out discrimination, or an Interpreter if fluent in Spanish. On Nov. 4th volunteers will use their knowledge at various polling…
› Open Election Protection Volunteers for Centro Legal (MJF)
West St Paul, Apple Valley and Hastings areas 5-10 hours/week Certified students will assist attorneys with probation violation and misdemeanor pretrial calendars, as well as preparing misdemeanor files for court, research projects and other office work. Prefer 2 semester commitment and set volunteer schedule. If interested, log on to www.mnjustice.org, click to volunteer and place…
› Open MJF Positions available in Dakota County Public Defender office
Perspectives plp Listen to experts, lawyers and organizers together, talk about Community Organizing: What does a Community Organizer do? How can lawyers help with that work? How do lawyers hinder or hurt that work? Friday October 31, 2008 Noon to 1:30 Bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided by the WMCL Community Development Clinic and…
Teach kids about the Supreme Court The MSBA Civil Education Committee is teaming up with Kids Voting-MN, to prepare youth to vote for Supreme Court Justices for the first time. During the course of 1 day law students will work with lawyers to lead classroom activities created by the Civic Education Committee. Everything you will…
Excellent skill development As a Certified Law Student assist attorneys in representation of indigent clients 8-12 hours per week. Make bail motions, plea agreements and enter pleas in front of the court. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday openings available. Required courses: Criminal law, legal writing and research. Contact jane.evans@wmitchell.edu if interested.
› Open MJF Student Certified position available with Public Defender
Receive great legal experience Legal Aid of Washington County is seeking a law clerk to help them assist clients in family law matters. The law clerk will handle client intake, client representation with attorney supervision, occasional court appearances, research, and the drafting of legal documents. Law clerk must be able to volunteer two days a…
Assist with Mortgage Fraud Cases MJF has room for five students to help review mortgage documents, looking for violations of the TILA (Truth in Lending Act) documents at a St Paul location and a western suburb location. The western suburb location will be Tuesday afternoons, 1-4. the St Paul location will be held Wednesdays, 9-12…
› Open MJF Opportunity for students interested in Real Estate Law
Assist with Legal Intake during the convention 8/30-9/4 American Civil Liberties Union – RNC legal intake The ACLU is in need of 15 volunteer law students to assist on the ground during the RNC Convention (August 30th through September 4th). We will need volunteers to be stationed at the Hennepin and Ramsey County Jails and…
The MN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE UNIT WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS TO THE “EXPLORING JUSTICE” PROGRAM THROUGH AUGUST 7TH. The MNDOC Exploring Justice Program brings law students, offenders, experts and facilitators together in a Restorative Justice circle model at two state facilities once per week for 12 weeks. This is an excellent program for students…
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This is a great one day opportunity Project Homeless Connect is in need of law students to volunteer in the legal services area. Project Homeless Connect is a one-day
50 % of all graduates participated in MJF Pro Bono Service Congratulations to the 121 graduates who will be recognized Sunday for serving at least 50 hours of pro bono service throughout their legal education. 43% of the recognees provided over 100 hours, and some as many as 350 hours! Sincere appreciation to all 50…
› Open Recognition of Graduates
Several great MJF volunteer opportunities are still available for 2L+ students. Below is a sampling. For a full listing, visit www.mnjustice.org to view all current opportunities. A Legal Intern with Spanish fluency is needed 8-10 hours per week to assist Immigrant and Family Law attorneys at Centro Legal in St Paul. The Public Benefits section…
1. There are many valuable fall semester volunteer opportunities currently available. If you have not done so already, please go on line to www.mnjustice.org to register yourself and view the current placement opportunities. Contact Jane Evans (jane.evans@wmitchell.edu or 651-290-8658) for more information. 2. Attend a Street Law information session on Wednesday at 12 noon in…
Applications are being accepted unitl August 15th to volunteer with Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights during the 2007-2008 school year. See descriptions at www.mnjustice.org and follow up with MJF staff attorney, Jane Evans at jane.evans@wmitchell.edu.
1. Congratulations to all the Wm Mitchell students who were success in receiving 7 of the 20 MJF paid summer clerkships for 2007; Angeliza Eustaquio
› Open MJF NEWS
If you are interested in becoming a Guardian At Litem In Ramsey County, please contact Jane Evans, MJF Staff Attorney, wmitchell@mnjustice.org to discuss further. What is a GAL? Assume the role of Guardian Ad Litem to assess the best interests of children in juvenile CHIPS court. Volunteers will appear in court and meet with the…
› Open Interested in becoming a Guardian At Litem In Ramsey County?
Volunteer opportunity The State Department of Revenue and WMCL MJF have partnered to provide tax preparation assistance to low income earners at a cllinic that will be held at Liberty Plaza in St. Paul on Tuesday’s from 4-7pm, February – April 15th 2007. Beginners, without previous experience, will be required to attend one three hour…
Take a 1/2 hour to learn: How to apply When to apply Where to apply Hear from Successful 2006 Clerks Room 230 Wednesday 1/10 12 Noon Thursday 1/11 4pm Friday 1/12 1pm Questions about sessions? Contact Jane Evans in MJF office
MJF wishes to congratulate the William Mitchell College of Law Winter 2006 graduates who have completed at least 50 hours of public service volunteering during their law school career. Congratulations to the following: Gretchen Baker Alan Garelick Britt Lindsay Susan Markey Jodee McCullum Pryde Ndingwan Cari O’Brien Erin Rellias Stephanie Sheire Carol Stenback Ahmed Teleb…
Spend 6 hours with pro bono attorneys providing valuable legal service and gaining valuable skills The Homeless Connect Clinic is a day long, multi-discipline approach to meeting the needs of the homeless. Participating in the legal segment of the clinic is a great opportunity for students to help the homeless navigate the civil and criminal…
This second notice is directed to those long on desire but short on time. Placements have been created for Wm Mitchell students. If you have interest and would like to be on the roster for either of the opportunities below, please send a separate email regarding your interest in each opportunity to Jane Evans at…
› Open MJF is offering volunteer opportunities for students with limited time to volunteer.
Prepare for Spring Semester Volunteering The Street Law Project training is offered two times per year, in the fall and the spring semesters. Law students are trained to teach eight areas of law to at-risk high school youth, empowering them with knowledge of their legal rights, responsibilities and resources. Time spent in training, planning and…
Thursday, October 12, Room 240 The Student Chapter of the Minnesota Justice Foundation will meet on Thursday, October 12 from 12-12:45 in room 240. Plans for the coming year and decisions regarding the 2006-2007 Poverty Initiative will be formalized. Please plan to attend or contact the co-chairs with your comments prior to the meeting. Co-chairs…
› Open MJF Student Chapter Meeting
Two days left to sign up If you’d like to make a real difference in the lives of youth, you can do so by teaching them their rights and responsibilities through 8 different area of law. Once trained, you will teach each course in the curriculum one hour per week at an inner city school,…
› Open Street Fall Law Training to be held September 16th and 17th
Sponsored by MJF Class sessions are Wednesdays, from 4 to 5:50 p.m. Open to students from the four Twin Cities law schools Contact registrar@wmitchell.edu if you are interested For more information about the seminar see Heather Vlieger in the MJF office
› Open Openings for the Legal Scholarship for Equal Justice seminar
Join us for the first meeting of MJF Tuesday, September 5th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in roon 230. Refreshments will be provided! For more information please contact Kristi Weeks at kristine.weeks@wmitchell.edu or Lauren Demmer at lauren.demmer@wmitchell.edu
The Annual Walk for Children will be taking place September 9th at 9:00 a.m. at Como Park. The Walk is annual event to raise awareness of child abuse and carry on the Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota (PCAMN)mission to prevent child abuse and neglect by promoting positive parenting, healthy families, and homes where children are valued…
› Open Annual Walk for Children
The Minnesota Justice Foundation student chapter invites you to join us at Billy’s on Thursday, August 24 from 4