RALEIGH, N.C. – Campbell Law School will participate in the National Pro Bono Celebration, Oct. 23-29. Throughout the week, the Campbell Law Pro Bono Council will host six events designed to highlight and promote pro bono services.
“Using the law as a means to serve others is an integral part of the mission at Campbell Law School,” said Campbell Law Director of Student Life & Pro Bono Opportunities Beth Froehling. “A large part of the reason that we offer so many opportunities for our students to engage in public service is because they are so active and willing to do so. On top of that our student-led Pro Bono Council is extremely motivated and endlessly looking for ways to make a difference. The annual National Pro Bono Celebration allows us to highlight their work and encourage more students and members of the profession to join us in serving our local community.”
Campbell Law’s Pro Bono Council will host six events as a part of the celebration throughout the week, including:
* Pro Bono Fair – Monday, Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Pope Foyer
Speak with students and community partners about the pro bono opportunities available at Campbell Law. Food provided.
* Pro Bono Attorney Panel – Tuesday, Oct. 25, noon-1 p.m. – Room 105
A panel discussion on making pro bono work in private practice with Campbell Law alums James Hash (L ’08) and Fiona Steer (L’ 15) of Everett Gaskins Hancock, LLP. Food provided.
* Public Interest Panel Talk – Wednesday, Oct. 26, noon-1 p.m. – Room 313
Learn from a panel of attorneys about public interest law, including Daniel Bowes (N.C. Justice Center), Phoebe Dee (Capital Defender’s Office), Meghan Melo (Legal Aid of N.C.) and Holly Stiles (Disability Rights N.C.). Food provided.
* Pro Bono Council Office Open House – Thursday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. – Room 303D
Learn more about Campbell Law’s Pro Bono Council and their many service opportunities.
* Veterans Stand Down – Friday, Oct. 28, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – South Wilmington Street Center
Work with volunteer attorneys to assist veterans with legal issues related to criminal expunctions in collaboration with Legal Aid of N.C.
* Project Will Power – Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Top Greene Community Center
Work with volunteer attorneys to assist clients with wills and advance directives in collaboration with N.C. Central School of Law and Legal Aid of N.C.
The National Pro Bono Celebration is annually orchestrated by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service. Visit www.celebrateprobono.org for more information.
The Campbell Law Pro Bono Council was established by a pair of students in 2009 and became a formalized student organization in 2010. Now 12 students strong, the Council works to create a lifelong commitment to pro bono work and volunteerism among students by taking an active role in the community, developing alliances with local organizations and assisting lawyers who provide high-quality, low-cost legal services to our neighbors in need.
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