Mission Statement
The Office of Law & Social Justice Initiatives was created in fall 2006 by Dean Veryl V. Miles as a center within Columbus School of Law dedicated to supporting our community of students, staff, and faculty in their efforts to make a lifetime commitment to service in the common good. The Office of Law & Social Justice Initiatives develops programs, practices, and other initiatives to encourage, facilitate, and promote community service and pro bono publico activities by students, faculty, and alumni of Columbus School of Law. The Office also assists students who wish to pursue post-graduate fellowships and other employment opportunities in public interest settings.
For more information regarding news, events, & opportunities in Public Interest/ Public Service Law
L&SJI Resources
- CUA Public Interest Law Map
Explore CUA's Public Interest/ Public Service Student Organizations, Course Offerings, Career Resources, Student Awards & Recognition, and our Pro Bono Commitment
- Jobs and Fellowships
- Funding & Loan Repayment
- Pro Bono Opportunities
- Public Interest Law Links
- L&SJI Archives
- ACS ResearchLink!
Research topics to address real-world problems
Noteworthy
- CUA Law Recognized as Top School for Public Service Employment
- Letter to a Law Student Interested in Social Justice, by Prof. William P. Quigley (Loyola Law School - New Orleans)
- The Road More Traveled - At least at CUA Law! Alumni in government and public service
Upcoming Events
See the L&SJI Calendar for Public Interest and Public Service Events at CUA and in Washington, DC
(2012)
The Office of Law and Social Justice Initiatives is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch Series on Public Interest/Public Service Law Topics. Presentations range from career paths to current issues, followed by Q&A.
February 27th, 2012, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Room 220
Jennifer Tschirch & Christine Nguyen
"Postgraduate Fellowships: Where do I Start?
January 25, 2012 at 12 - 1 p.m.
Room 217
"Preparing for a Career in Public Service"
November 30, 2011 at 12 - 1 p.m.
Room 220
President of TransAfrica Forum, Inc.
Co-Sponsored by SPIL
October 26, 2011 at 12 – 1 p.m.
Room 220
Faith Mullen, Columbus Community Legal Services
“Preparing for a Public Interest Law Career”
October 4, 2011, 12:30 p.m.
Room 307
“Human Trafficking in Haiti”
Co-Sponsored by CUA-Haiti Initiatives & the JQA Society
September 28, 2011, 12 - 1 p.m.
Room 220
Lawrence Morris, CUA General Counsel
"Military Law"
Co-Sponsored by MNLSA
