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Join us April 13 at 6pm for our virtual Paralegal Program Info Session. We will discuss the program details, requirements needed to apply, and how you can benefit from a career as a Paralegal. You will also learn about how paralegal students benefit from Hofstra Law’s dedicated Office of Career Services and accomplished alumni network. RSVP Now: https://lnkd.in/d-J9YPR

Today is #HofDayofGiving! This is your chance to make a gift in celebration of the Law School’s 50th anniversary, and to be part of our Vision 2020 Campaign. Help set the foundation for Hofstra Law's next half century: https://dayofgiving.hofstra.edu/giving-d//department/34485 #hofstralaw50

Congratulations to the 3 Hofstra Law students -- Nancy Coulverson, Narissa Ganpat, and Twinkle Patel -- who have been selected to participate in the New York City Bar’s 2021 Diversity Fellowship Program! The students will have the opportunity to spend their summer working at one of the participating law firms and corporate law departments. Learn more: https://lawnews.hofstra.edu//3-hofstra-law-students-recei/

Join us March 24 at noon for The Next 50: Exploring the Future of Race and Real Estate presented by The Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies. The virtual event will explore the causes and effects of residential segregation and strategies to confront and reverse segregation in the decades to come. RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/d-vPAjR #HofstraLaw50

Ethical Issues in Crisis Lawyering

As president of Hofstra Law’s Veterans Law Student Association, one of Rebecca Falk’s responsibilities is to help organize the groups Veterans Legal Assistance Project (VLAP), a one-day free legal assistance clinic which is offered each semester for veterans. To date, VLAP has provided more than 400 military veterans with free legal services. Rebecca discusses her experience participating in VLAP: This semester, the clinic was completely virtual. In other years, clients can ...fill out disclosure forms when they arrive at the clinic, but this year we had to email, mail or fax disclosure forms to clients beforehand. We also had to organize a virtual way for clients to share relevant documents with the attorney and to address technology and ethical issues that arose. Through my involvement in VLAP, I’ve been able to connect with phenomenal attorneys and Hofstra Law faculty members and students who really care about pro bono work and community service. My involvement in VLAP has solidified to me that two integral parts of a law career should be giving back to our service members and the larger community and participating in programs where law students can gain valuable guidance and mentorship from local attorneys who set the bar for service and professionalism. Read her full profile on lawnews.hofstra.edu.

Jan 11&12, 2021: Legal Innovation Tournament. Compete against New York State law students to develop apps that help serve the underrepresented and change the face of dispute resolution. Learn more: https://law.hofstra.edu/nysbainnovation/

Good luck to the 13 teams competing in today's Legal Innovation Tournament! New York State law students are competing to develop apps that will help serve the underrepresented and change the face of dispute resolution. #LegalTech #AccesstoJustice #HofstraLaw

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!

Congratulations to Professor Andrew Schepard on being named an inaugural recipient of the AALS Section on Family and Juvenile Law’s Achievement Award.

View the latest Hofstra Law alumni class notes for Fall 2020: https://lnkd.in/dXf-vy3 #HofstraLaw

Judge Gail Prudenti, dean, discusses pandemic safety, the future of legal education and Hofstra Law's 50th anniversary with Above the Law. Full story: https://abovethelaw.com//hofstra-laws-judge-gail-prudent/

Long Island Business News named Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz and Judge Gail Prudenti, Dean, as well as 4 other members of the Hofstra community, to its 25 Most Powerful People in Long Island Education list. Join us in congratulating all the honorees and offering a special thanks to President Rabinowitz for his 50 years of service to Hofstra University!

Hofstra Law will be hosting a free one-day virtual legal assistance clinic for veterans on Sunday, December 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic is open to all veterans and offers a free phone consultation with attorneys who specialize in these areas: elder law, tax, wills, estates, family law, VA benefits and claims, disability, discharge upgrades, employment, housing, bankruptcy, debtor/creditor matters, Medicare and Medicaid, landlord-tenant disputes, immigration, and criminal law. An appointment is required. Learn more: https://lawnews.hofstra.edu//hofstra-law-to-host-free-vet/

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

The third annual National Medical-Legal Trial Competition, hosted by the Hofstra Law and the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, was held virtually this year. The competition is the only trial competition in the country in which a medical school and a law school collaborate to simulate real-life expert testimony by doctors. Congratulations to this year's winner, Campbell Law!

Tomorrow, Nov 24: Virtual Paralegal Program Info Sessions at 1 pm and 6 pm ET. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dtVagfy The Paralegal Info Session will discuss the program details, requirements needed to apply, and how you can benefit from a career as a Paralegal. You will also learn about how paralegal students benefit from Hofstra Law’s dedicated Office of Career Services and accomplished alumni network. #HofstraLaw #Paralegal

Hofstra’s long-standing Paralegal Certificate Program will now be offered through the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University to respond to the rising demand for paralegals with specialized skills in areas such as legal technology. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d67qvS7 #HofstraLaw #paralegals #legaltech

The Monroe H. Freedman Institute for the Study of Legal Ethics presents "The Next 50: Looking To the Future of Criminal Justice Ethics" Monday, November 16 | 6-8 p.m. ET | Held via Zoom Learn more and RSVP: https://lawevents.hofstra.edu/index.php?eID=4153... #HofstraLaw50 #HofstraStrong

Hofstra Law and Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell to host 3rd National Medical-Legal Trial Competition. The competition will be held virtually Nov. 6-8.

Go Vote! #HofstraVotes #ElectionDay

Jonathan Égalité 3L Provides Legal Assistance Through the NCBA COVID-19 Task Force: Working with the task force reinforced my passion for the law, for real estate and corporate work, but it also showed me that I definitely want to do more pro-bono work. There are so many people that just want simple answers but don’t know where else to go. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dmtS3iz #HofstraStrong #HofstraLaw

Legal Innovation Tournament: Compete against New York State law students to develop apps that help serve the underrepresented and change the face of dispute resolution. Open to all New York state second- and third-year law students. No prior technical background is required! Register today and attend the October 29 workshop: https://lnkd.in/ecPMctN

Congratulations to the Hofstra Law team of Michael La Pinta 3L, Danielle Ebbighausen 2L, Carolyn Lander 2L, and Matthew Moretto 2L, on advancing to the final round of the National All Star Trial Competition. The fully online competition featured 64 teams, and they finished third in their region. The team was coached by Jared Rosenblatt, Phil Nash, Laura Kitchen and Joanna Sobel. Wishing them the best of luck in the finals!

Virtual Event Oct 30: "The Next 50: Family Law Employment for the Post-COVID Future" The legal practice and operation of the judicial system is rapidly evolving. To succeed, young lawyers will benefit from being equipped with competitive strategies that will allow them to stand out in the marketplace. From unbundling of legal services, to collaborative law, to the availability of remote access to clients and courts, the post-COVID future will offer new attorneys a multitude o...f fresh opportunities. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/d2dDA33 #HofstraLaw50

Time to take in the beautiful sights of fall. Elif Cakiralioglu 3L and Leah Avni 3L like to take a study break near the quad. Show us your favorite spot to take in the scenery. Tag @Hofstra_Law and #HofstraLawWellness for a chance to win a Seamless gift card!