University of La Verne College of Law
University of La Verne
College of Law
320 East D Street
Ontario, California 91764
law.ulv.edu/
Law School Pro Bono Programs
Contact Information
Vitonio F. San JuanAssistant Dean of Students
(909) 460-2023
sanjuanv@ulv.edu
Category Type
Formal Voluntary Pro Bono Program Characterized by a Referral System with Coordinator(s)
Description of Program
The University of La Verne's Mission Statement identifies Community Service as one of four major concerns that "affirm a positive and rewarding life for its students." The University believes that "service is a primary goal of an educated person. The University therefore encourages its students to experience the responsibilities and rewards of serving the human and ecological community."Law students who want to engage in law related pro bono activities can contact the Director of Clinical Programs. For non-law related pro bono activities and community service opportunities, the students see the Assistant Dean of Students.
The College of Law's pro bono program is:
- A voluntary program for the law students.
- Students should aspire to perform 30 hours, or more, of volunteer work. Students who are able to perform 30 or more hours of pro bono publico work will be recognized during graduation.
- Students may volunteer for law related and non-law related activities.
- To be considered, the volunteer work must not result in the student receiving remuneration, academic credit, and/or some form of tangible reward.
Location of Program
Assistant Dean of Students and the Director of Clinical Programs
Staffing/Management/Oversight
Law related pro bono projects are handled by the Director of Clinical Programs while the Assistant Dean of Students handles non-law related pro bono activities. For purposes of recognition during graduation, the Assistant Dean of Students keeps track of the records of pro bono publico work.
Funding
General law budget.
Student Run Pro Bono Groups/Specialized Law Education Projects
Student organizations have, from time-to-time, engaged in legal and non-legal pro bono work. Projects have included fundraisers for various charitable organizations, food and clothing drives, high school mentoring programs, disaster relief operations, etc.
Faculty and Administrative Pro Bono
There is no formal faculty pro bono policy but the Dean and Associate Dean request faculty to submit information regarding such activities.
Awards/Recognition
Students who are able to perform 30 or more hours of pro bono publico work will be recognized during graduation.
Community Service
Law School Public Interest Programs
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Contact Information
Jane Egly, Director of Clinical Programs and Professor of Law College of Law, University of LaVerne
320 East D Street, Ontario, CA 91764
Tel: 909 460 2042
Fax: 909 460 2081
jhegly@aol.com
Certificate/Curriculum Programs
Public Interest Centers
Public Interest Clinics
Externships/Internships
Our students may choose an externship with a government agency, public interest group, non-profit legal agency or legal service office. The choice must be law-related with sufficient pedagogical content to warrant unit credit. Our student must be supervised by an attorney and of course not paid.
Classes with a Public Service Component
Our students who are enrolled in Clinical Placement attend three classes throughout the semester.
Public Interest Journals
Public Interest Career Assistance
Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAP)
Post-Graduate Fellowships/Awards
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Term Time Fellowships/Scholarships
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Summer Fellowships
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Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Programs
Student Public Interest Groups
