Public Interest News
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Judge Sheila Calloway, BA‘91, JD‘94, Discusses Her Career in Juvenile Justice
Judge Calloway spoke at Vanderbilt Law as part of the Public Interest Office’s community conversations series Read MoreFeb. 25, 2025
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35 Employers Participated in 2025 Government and Public Interest Day
Representatives of 35 government and public interest employers spoke with students on Government and Public Interest Day last month Read MoreFeb. 5, 2025
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The 2024 Public Interest Boot Camp Helps Students Build Skills and Community
Sessions featured Vanderbilt Law faculty, alumni, and practitioners from Middle Tennessee Read MoreDec. 5, 2024
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How to Think Like a Community Lawyer
Amy Leipziger, 2024-2025 George Barrett Distinguished Practitioner in Residence, discusses the evolution of her career as a legal advocate Read MoreOct. 2, 2024
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Public Interest Community Conversations: Flourishing as a Public Interest Student and Attorney
Grace Hayes and Madison Lowery discuss their career motivations, overcoming challenges, and more in a wide-ranging discussion Read MoreSep. 30, 2024
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Practicing Law for the Greater Good: Navigating the World of Public Interest Law
Assistant Dean and Martha Craig Daughtrey Director for Public Interest Beth Cruz, in partnership with the Career Services Office, held an informational panel featuring four attorneys working in various areas of public interest law Read MoreSep. 10, 2024
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Immigration Clinic Student Spotlight: Nick Curcio ’25
Earlier this month, Vanderbilt Law hosted Judge Sheila Calloway, BA‘91, JD‘94, for a discussion on her career in juvenile justice and her time at Vanderbilt Law. Calloway currently serves as the Judge for the Davidson County Juvenile Court, a position she has held since 2014. She is… Read MoreSep. 5, 2024
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More Than 75 Vanderbilt 1Ls Attend Justice for All
Justice for All: Public Interest, Pro Bono, and the Law, was held during orientation by the Public Interest Office. Read MoreAug. 29, 2024
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Death Row Welcomes You – Visiting Hours in the Shadow of the Execution Chamber
Earlier this month, Vanderbilt Law hosted Judge Sheila Calloway, BA‘91, JD‘94, for a discussion on her career in juvenile justice and her time at Vanderbilt Law. Calloway currently serves as the Judge for the Davidson County Juvenile Court, a position she has held since 2014. She is… Read MoreAug. 27, 2024
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Public Interest vs. Firm Recruiting
While recruiting for large firms often follows a predictable and limited timeline and structure, recruiting for public interest jobs varies more widely. Read MoreAug. 13, 2024