Public Service Program News

Save the Date: Lawlapalooza 2008

jabeck01 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:43:58 -0400

Lawlapalooza, the Louisville legal community's annual battle of the bands, will be held Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the Phoenix Hill Tavern. This fun-filled evening of music benefits the Judge Ellen B. Ewing Foundation, which provides summer fellowships for University of Louisville law students to work in the areas of family law, domestic violence and spouse abuse, and HIV/AIDS.

General admission tickets go on sale August 1 for $20 ($25 at the door) and may be purchased online at www.law.louisville.edu/lawlapalooza. Every purchase isn't just a ticket to a great time. It's a tax-deductible donation to the Judge Ellen B. Ewing Foundation!

To compete, each band must have at least one member who is an attorney or law student. In previous years, bands have run the gamut of musical styles: from Irish folk, to rock and roll, to Klezmer. All interested, or even curious, bands and musicians should check out this page for detailed information and exciting new features.

For more information about Lawlapalooza Tour 2008:

Beth Haendiges
Communications Director
University of Louisville School of Law
Tel: 502-852-5817
E-mail: lawlapalooza@louisville.edu
Web: www.law.louisville.edu/lawlapalooza

Public Service Opportunity: Improve the lives of at-risk children with disabilities

emhaen01 — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:44:55 -0400

Volunteers are needed to work on a project to develop a Kentucky-specific consumer legal information handbook targeted for grandparents and other relatives raising children with disabilities. Understanding legal options and legal rights is essential for parents raising children with disabilities. Without this information many caregivers are unable to understand the options that are available to help them help the children develop their abilities and live happy and healthy lives. The handbook will include information on programs that provide financial support, health care, personal care, supportive services and education to families raising children with disabilities.

Volunteers will be assigned specific topics to research. The topics will be broken down using questions frequently asked by parents of children with disabilities, and the volunteers will be asked to develop answers and resource materials to address those questions. Volunteers will need to conduct research on the assigned topic including field research such as visits to programs and experts to gather information and materials. There is no fixed time or location for the work on this project, deadlines will be negotiated as assignments are accepted. All work with be supervised by David Godfrey, an attorney with nearly 9 years of experience in elder law. An editorial board of experts will be available for consultation. The editorial board will review all work from this project and provide feedback. The finished handbook will be widely distributed across Kentucky and will likely be used to train caregivers, attorneys and other advocates in this important area of the law.

Project completion is planned for this summer.

For more information contact;

David Godfrey,Managing Attorney
Access to Justice Foundation
Lexington, KY
859-255-9913 ext 12
dgodfrey@mis.net

Central High School Students Meet Supreme Court Justice

emhaen01 — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:44:06 -0400

On May 6, 2008, the University of Louisville's Brandeis School of Law hosted a Kentucky Authors Forum conversation with United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. As part of the law school's Signature Partnership program, students from Louisville's Central High School were able to attend the forum along with UofL faculty, staff and students. These high school students enjoyed a rare opportunity to meet with a sitting U.S. Supreme Court justice. Following the forum, Justice Breyer took some time to talk to the Central High students and to pose for a group photo.

Through the Central Law and Government magnet program, students at Central High School have been provided a variety of enrichment activities - attending moot court competitions, attending speaker events, visiting the law school for a day of introduction to the law school, and participating in a writing competition. Such activities are hoped to "spark the interest" of students in becoming lawyers.

Students Offer Services to Community Organizations

vmsmit06 — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:18:52 -0400

As a member of the larger Louisville community, the University of Louisville places a high priority on using its resources to strengthen and transform the local community. Participating in public service projects is common for UofL students, but some students took their involvement a step further this semester by organizing group days and, in some cases, embracing often-overlooked causes.

UofL’s Brandeis School of Law coordinated its first community service day April 5. The idea came about when students voiced interest in a school-wide community service project during the school’s strategic planning process last year.

Read the complete story by Todd Wetzel.

Public Service Opportunity: Pro Se Divorce Clinic

emhaen01 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:14:17 -0400

Legal Aid has scheduled the next Pro Se Divorce Clinic for Friday, May 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Legal Aid Offices. Two students are needed for this clinic. If you have taken the divorce clinic training and are available for this clinic, please e-mail Jina Scinta at jina.scinta@louisville.edu.

Students will be signed up on a first-come, first-served basis.

Attention First Years: Public Service Notice

emhaen01 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:37:22 -0400

If you were unable to attend the Public Service Program Information Session last week, please stop by the Public Service Office (Room 102) as soon as possible to pick up your copy of the new Public Service Manual.

Evening students received their copy in their student mailboxes.

Public Service Opportunity: LBA Pro Se Divorce Clinic Training

emhaen01 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:51:31 -0400

The Louisville Bar Association has scheduled a training for students who are interested in participating in their Pro Se Divorce clinics. The training is scheduled for May 9 at 9:00 a.m. at the Judicial Center (7th & Jefferson). A clinic will follow at 10:00 a.m. and last until 12:00 noon.

They can take 5 to 10 students for the training. If you interested in participating in these clinics, please respond to Jina Scinta by e-mailing her at jina.scinta@louisville.edu. The first 5-10 students to respond will be reserved a spot.

Public Service Opportunity: Kentucky Refugee Ministries Needs Student's Help

emhaen01 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:49:25 -0400

The Kentucky Refugee Ministries is looking for a student to assist them on Fridays for at least three to four hours in the morning or afternoon or both answering phones and completing other duties. If anyone is interested, please contact Jina Scinta at jina.scinta@louisville.edu. The first student to respond will be signed up.

Kudos: Volunteers

vmsmit06 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:28:34 -0400

I’d like to thank and acknowledge the following people for making the first Louisville Law Community Service Day such a success!

DONORS

The Law School ● Law Library ● Laura Rothstein ● Ariana Levinson ● Scott Campbell ● Robin Harris ● Student Bar Foundation

PROJECT COORDINATORS

Brian Pollock – Brightside, Inc.

Megan Renwick – Metro Animal Services

Kelly Oates & Emily Zahn – Wayside Christian Mission

PLANNING PARTICIPANTS & FACILITATORS

Students: Simone Beach, Katie Bell, Brittany Ducker, Ashley Duncan, Algeria Ford, Janae’ Martin, Rexena Napier, Kelly Oates, Brian Pollock, Noelle Rao, Chad Reid, Megan Renwick, Zach Taylor, and Emily Zahn.

Faculty & Staff: Nancy Baker, Simone Beach, Kathy Bean, Jodi Duce, Mary Jo Gleason, Beth Haendiges, Arianna Levinson, Marilyn Peters, Jina Scinta, and Mike Valentine.

VOLUNTEERS

Marie Barron, Kathy Bean, Lauren Bean, Katie Bell, Justin Brewer, Scott & Beth Campbell, Jim Chen, Laura Clemmons, Andrew Downey, Ashley Duncan, Rebecca Ellingsworth, Brian Fayman, Algeria Ford, Tim Hall, Ebert Haegele, Scott Justice, Forrest Kuhn, Arianna Levinson, Janae’ Martin, Christopher McDavid, Rexena Napier, Kelly Oates, Becca O’Neil, Bradley Palmer, Brian Pollock, Noelle Rao, Debra Reh, Megan Renwick, Jim Schmidt, Jennifer Schultz & Keith Duncan, Keith Sealing, Mike Swansburg, Barbara Thompson, Adam Watson, and Emily Zahn.

Public Service Announcement: Legal Aid Pro Se Divorce Clinic April 18

emhaen01 — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:07:58 -0400

Legal Aid has scheduled a Pro Se Divorce Clinic for Friday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 at Legal Aid, 416 Muhammad Ali Blvd. They would like to staff this clinic with 2 students. If anyone who has been trained is interested in participating in this clinic, please e-mail Jina Scinta at jina.scinta@louisville.edu. The first two students to e-mail will be selected. The necessary forms will be e-mailed at a later date.