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November 10, 2022
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April 5, 2022
Prof. Lori Duke Presented the Rutland Award for Excellence in Child Advocacy
Prof. Lori Duke Presented the Rutland Award for Excellence in Child Advocacy -
November 11, 2019
Bethany Copeland ’20 and supervising attorney Leslie Strauch ‘95 of the Children’s Rights Clinic after having won their bench trial in November of 2019 .After 3 days of evidence and 2 weeks of waiting for a decision from the bench, Bethany Copeland ’20 and supervising attorney Leslie Strauch ’95 of the Children’s Rights Clinic won […] -
March 17, 2017
I was a student attorney ad litem in the Children’s Rights Clinic for two semesters. During that time I was able not only to make a difference in children’s lives but also develop and sharpen my advocacy skills. I was often the child’s only representative in meetings with caregivers, caseworkers, and family members, and it […] -
February 28, 2017
Serving in the Children’s Rights Clinic was truly the seminal experience of my time in law school. Through handling my own docket of cases, I learned practical skills like time management, negotiation, and dealing diplomatically with opposing parties and counsel. I was fortunate to have the experience of two trials – a week long jury […] -
February 28, 2017
My time at the Children’s Rights Clinic was invaluable. This clinic provides “hands-on” experience in a way new lawyers at firms don’t often get. Within a few weeks of being in the clinic, I was interviewing clients, speaking with other parties’ counsel in the case, and attending court hearings. Because you have a supervising attorney […] -
February 28, 2017
Being a student attorney in the Children’s Rights Clinic is the most rewarding experience I have had in at UT Law. Every day we are able to work with children who need our help and are guided by the greatest supervising attorneys. I am confident that through my work with the Children’s Rights Clinic I […] -
February 28, 2017
I was a student attorney ad litem in the Children’s Rights Clinic for two semesters. During that time I was able not only to make a difference in children’s lives but also develop and sharpen my advocacy skills. I was often the child’s only representative in meetings with caregivers, caseworkers, and family members, and it was […] -
February 28, 2017
The Children’s Rights Clinic has been the defining experience of my law school career. I have argued contested motions before judges, negotiated with opposing lawyers and professionals and built relationships with challenging clients. Along with the great experiences, I have been able to positively impact the lives of some of Austin’s most vulnerable citizens. The […] -
February 28, 2017
By serving as an attorney ad litem for abused and neglected children through the Children’s Rights Clinic, I was able to gain invaluable experience by practicing law in a real-world setting. This experience allowed me to develop my advocacy skills and a greater understanding of what it means to be an advocate. Conducting interviews, representing […]
