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There is “a strong emphasis on research and writing,” and all first-year students complete the signature Legal Skills in Social Context course that introduces them to lawyering skills while working together on a social justice project in partnership with community organizations. This “allows for year-long collaborative writing and a large presentation at the end of the year,” which is a task students find “encouraging to see in the legal context.” In fact, there is a heavy focus on public interest that suffuses every class, and students must fulfill a public interest requirement in order to graduate (often through a public interest co-op). The Center for Public Interest Advocacy and Collaboration acts as the support center for all such endeavors, and helps connect students with pro bono opportunities across the nation. The school's eight clinics also provide a responsible avenue for students to gain experience while aiding underrepresented individuals in matters such as domestic violence or prisoners' rights. Lastly, a cadre of nationally recognized centers and institutes (such as the Center for Law, Innovation and Creativity and the Program on Human Rights and the Global Economy) round out an already full plate of experiential opportunities.
The NUSL model is highly interdisciplinary, and “there are a lot of opportunities to engage with professors beyond the classroom, as many are advisers for affinity groups, participate in networking programs/conferences, and present their latest academic research to the student body.” Teachers here are often “contributing new and innovative ideas in their respective fields of the law,” and “also share NUSL's passion for social justice and innovation, [which] shows in their teaching.” Similarly, the administration “is responsive to student concerns,” and they “efficiently and effectively construct a full three-year experience for two different rotations,” including coursework and the co-op requirements. Overall, NUSL “provides multiple opportunities for networking and job opportunities.” Although it is overwhelmingly known as a public interest school, “as students engage in more ways to help people, private sector work is not the enemy anymore.”
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Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Enrollment
101 Knowles
Boston, MA 02115