St. John's School of Law Secures Access to Justice Grant to Run Full-Time Pro Bono Program
St. John’s will expand two NYS Courts Access to Justice programs it ran part-time last year under the leadership of Program Coordinator and supervising attorney Helen Wrobel ’94.
Darryl Gibbs '00 Receives NYSBA's 2014 Diversity Trailblazer Award
The New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion has named Darryl Gibbs ’00 the recipient of its 2014 Diversity Trailblazer Award, which recognizes exceptional efforts to promote the full and equal participation of diverse people at all levels of the legal profession.
Law School Hosts Annual Diversity Day and Admissions Fair
On Saturday, November 9, 2013, 40 students of color and 43 law schools from across the country took part in The Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development’s annual Diversity Day and Admissions Fair. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the day-long event offers a unique opportunity for participants in the Ronald H. Brown Prep Program for College Students to explore the law school admissions process and to interview with law school admissions officers.
Luce Pierre-Russon '14 Selected as Finalist for 2013 PSJD Pro Bono Publico Award
PSJD, an initiative of the National Association for Law Placement, recently named Luce Pierre-Russon ‘14 a finalist for its 2013 Pro Bono Publico Award. Presented to one law student annually, the award recognizes the significant contributions that law students make to underserved populations, to the public interest community, and to legal education by performing pro bono work.
St. John's Law Programs and Initiatives Foster Diversity in the Legal Profession
From its start in downtown Brooklyn, St. John’s Law has been committed to improving diversity in the legal profession. Today, through initiatives coordinated by the Career Development Office, students have opportunities to participate in summer diversity programs offered by law firms, corporations, and local courts that enable them to gain valuable, hands-on legal experience.
St. John's Law Team Achieves at Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition
On November 8, 2013, Jonathan Yi '14 and Lawson Huynh '16 competed for St. John’s Law at the annual Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition in Kansas City, Missouri. Coached by Alison Bomba ’14, the team advanced to the quarterfinals and earned second best brief. Lawson was also named second best oralist.
Paul R. Hage LL.M. '07 and Associate Dean G. Ray Warner Recognized for Outstanding Contributions in Bankruptcy Education and Scholarship
The Business Bankruptcy Committee of the American Bar Association presented the 2013 Kathryn R. Heidt Memorial Award to St. John’s Law LL.M. in Bankruptcy alumnus Paul R. Hage at the 87th Annual...
New York Law Journal Honors St. John’s Law Alumni and Faculty
The award recognizes lawyers who “have made a profound impact on the law and New York’s Legal Community."
Professor Janai S. Nelson Brings Current Election Law Issues into Sharper Focus
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, millions of Americans will have the opportunity to make their voice heard by voting to elect or reelect local officials ─ mayors, county executives, town supervisors...
Book Publication Event Highlights Exciting Year Ahead for St. John’s Center for Law and Religion
Members of the St. John’s community gathered at the Harvard Club of New York City for a conversation about Professor Marc O. DeGirolami’s new book, The Tragedy of Religious Freedom (Harvard University Press).