Attorney General Candidate Forum held at School of Law.
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 Liberty University School of Law hosted an Attorney General Candidate Forum this past Tuesday, October 27, featuring Republican candidate for Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli. The event was held in the Supreme Courtroom in the School of Law. Steve Shannon, the Democratic candidate for Attorney General declined the invitation to appear. In […]
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Second Amendment Symposium Held at School of Law
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 On Friday, October 16, students, faculty, and staff from Liberty University School of Law as well as citizens interested in the debate concerning the Second Amendment gathered in the Supreme Courtroom at Liberty University School of Law to take part in “To Keep and Bear” symposium, an open discussion on current […]
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School of Law Welcomes Back Alumni; Hosts Inaugural Alumni Dinner as part of 2009 Homecoming activities
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 Liberty University School of Law welcomed back alumni from the first three graduating classes on Friday, October 16, as part of the 2009 Homecoming activities sponsored by Liberty University. In addition to the Inaugural Alumni dinner sponsored by the School of Law, the university also held events including a bonfire and […]
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School of Law expands.
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 Liberty University School of Law officially unveiled the newest section of the law school building. “The Commons,” formerly known as Phase III, was presented to law school alumni, faculty, and staff on Friday, October 16, during the Inaugural Alumni Dinner. In all, the new section consists of the Career and Student […]
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Professor Thomas shares her thoughts on the importance of Pro Bono work.
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 Professor Sharon Breckenridge Thomas is licensed in the state of Texas and tries to meet or exceed that state’s recommendation that all practicing attorneys give fifty hours of pro bono service each year. The majority of Professor Thomas’ pro bono service involves the giving of advice and counsel in helping clients […]
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Nathaniel Hibben shares his efforts in Pro Bono work.
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 Nathaniel (“Nate”) Hibben served as the site coordinator for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at Liberty University School of Law during January and February 2009. The VITA clinic specifically serves low-income and elderly individuals who are unable to prepare their own tax returns. As site coordinator, he organized all […]
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Ashli Arbo shares her efforts in Pro Bono work.
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 Inaugural class member, Ashli Sutton Arbo, clerked for an immigration firm in Nashville, Tennessee, in the summer of 2006. That summer, her entire attention was focused on providing free legal service to a Rwandan woman who had immigrated to the United States. The Rwandan survivor had experienced persecution after testifying against […]
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Professor Manns shares Pro Bono efforts.
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 Professor Philip Manns designed, implemented, and conducted the Liberty Counsel/Liberty University School of Law Document Drafting Program for Missionaries of the International Mission Board. Faculty and students of the law school and attorneys affiliated with Liberty Counsel (all of whom are recent graduates of the law school) provide on a pro […]
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Professor Thompson shares Pro Bono efforts.
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 While at Hunton & Williams, Professor Scott Thompson twice received the E. Randolph Williams Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service, given annually to attorneys who log a minimum of 100 hours of pro bono work during a given year. During the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 fiscal years, he performed pro bono work […]
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Ryan Martin shares Pro Bono efforts.
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 Ryan Martin began volunteer work with the Street Law program in 2006, shortly after he entered law school. Street Law is a volunteer program that assists juvenile offenders in coping with social issues and teaches them various practical laws that will affect them. “The program was very close to my heart,” […]
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