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Northeastern launches Pro Bono Collaboration

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Northeastern University School of Law has seen an increased need for volunteers in the legal arena thanks to changing federal priorities — to help defeat recent federal executive orders and proposed changes that would cut back on individual rights and freedoms.

That’s why it has recently launched a new Pro Bono Collaboration, so students can fill that need.

The new program provides law students with the opportunity to provide pro bono legal research and assistance to organizations such as the ACLU, Political Asylum Immigration Representation Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, the National Lawyers Guild and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice, among others.

“The reaction to the election inspired many people to increase their involvement in representing immigrants, refugees and LGBTQ individuals,” said professor Lucy Williams, faculty director for public interest and pro bono initiatives. “The law school wanted to create an outlet for that energy. We hope the Pro Bono Collaboration will provide a permanent benefit to the community.” 

Professor Wally Holohan will lead the new collaboration.

Student volunteers will handle a wide range of responsibilities, including meeting with immigrants being held in ICE detention facilities, conducting research and discovery, performing intake for hate incidents, harassment and intimidation and organizing trainings. 

Students in the NUSL Pro Bono Collaboration will spend approximately 10 to 15 hours per week volunteering over an 11-week academic quarter.

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