UB School of Law Clinical Legal Education

Students at Work: NYS Clean Slate Act Legal Clinic ? On November 22, 2024, students from the Access to Justice Clinic, Civil Rights and Transparency Clinic, and Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic assisted in the New York State Clean Slate Act Legal Clinic. This event was organized in partnership with City of Buffalo, University at Buffalo Law School, Community Service Society, Legal Aid, Center for Community Alternatives, Alliance of Families for Justice, and other advocacy organizations, with the goal of guiding individuals through the process of having their records sealed under New York State’s Clean Slate Act. Over 100 participants were assisted through the course of the event.?

Students at Work: Teen Dating Violence Presentations This month students from the Family Violence and Women's Rights Clinic gave presentations to high school students about on healthy relationships and teen dating violence. To learn more about this clinic and the projects they have worked on this semester, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggFcpBhQ

Event: Clean Slate Act Legal Clinic ? Student attorneys from the Access to Justice Clinic, the Civil Rights & Transparency Clinic and the Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic will be participating in the Clean Slate Act Legal Clinic hosted by the City of Buffalo on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, from 11am to 2pm. This event is open to the public and will be located at the Delavan-Grider Community Center, 887 E. Delavan Ave.? ? During this clinic, attendees will learn about the historic legislation to end perpetual punishment by sealing old conviction records, be given the opportunity to have their criminal record reviewed by legal professionals, and see what other relief is available because of the Clean Slate Act. ? To register visit: https://lnkd.in/gPg4-cEK or call the UB School of Law Clinical Legal Education Office at 716-645-2167.??

Event: DIY Uncontested Divorce Information Session ? Join the University at Buffalo School of Law Family Violence and Women’s Rights Clinic in partnership with Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. for an event that will inform attendees on how to pursue an uncontested divorce on their own. ? Included in the Event: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. will give a presentation regarding uncontested divorce in New York State and how to pursue an uncontested divorce on your own.? Staff Attorneys and Student Attorneys from the Family Violence and Women’s Rights Clinic will provide information and support to attendees.? Support for completion of forms will be available to attendees during and after the event. The event will be held on November 13, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the?Downtown Central Library - 2nd Floor Collection Gallery Conference Room located at 1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, New York 14203.? ? To register for the event, email your name and contact information to [email protected].

Thank you to all veterans for your service and to all those who currently serve. We want to recognize all of the veterans currently at the UB School of Law: Davis Anderson Aidan Barczak Prof. David Coombs Rachael Cunningham Will Eaton Riley Laese Paul Landwehr Assistant Dean Pat Long JT Machynski Antwain Palmer Johnathan Whyte Ian Wojcik

Event: Correcting the Legacy of Crime Victim Treatment, A Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA). Tomorrow, November 8 at 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Professor Judith Olin, director of the Family Violence and Women's Rights Clinic, will be a part of Correcting the Legacy of Crime Victim Treatment, A Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA). Attendance is free and open to the public but registration is required. Eligible attendees will receive 2.0 NYS CLE credits in the area of Professional Practice (transitional or non-transitional). There will be a light lunch provided at 11:30 a.m. To register and learn more about this event, visit: https://lnkd.in/eMQcTnvV

Federal Court Spots Available? ? The Access to Justice Clinic has a new opportunity to work in the Rochester Federal Court House on Wednesdays and/or the Buffalo Federal Court House on Fridays. This opportunity is available through the clinic and the deadline to apply is November 8, 2024.? ? For more information, contact Vice Dean Bernadette Gargano at [email protected].

Happy Election Day! ? We encourage everyone to take time today to go out and vote.?

Spring Clinic & Practicum Applications Due Soon! ? This Friday, November 8, at 5pm, spring clinic and practicum applications are due. If you are interested in applying for a clinic or practicum for the spring semester, we encourage you to apply before this date. ? To complete an application, visit our website.

Veterans Law Practicum ? For November, we are highlighting the Veterans Law Practicum. ? The Veterans Law Practicum (VLP) connects UB Law students with veterans in need of critical legal assistance. Supervised by experienced attorneys, VLP students will provide vital support in three core areas: securing veterans benefits, navigating disability claims, and pursuing discharge upgrades. Beyond these core areas, the VLP collaborates with local partners to address a wider range of legal challenges veterans face. The practicum empowers veterans while training future lawyers dedicated to serving those who have served our country. ? For more information on this practicum, visit our website.