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Make a difference. Be The Difference. From housing discrimination to veterans’ affairs,
At Marquette, you can gain valuable legal experience while doing a great
The Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic allowed me
Marquette public service opportunities abound.
deal of good.
to work side by side with Milwaukee lawyers to
It’s part of our mission to develop lawyers who give back to society. Many of our supervised field
The Law School has many opportunities for firstyear involvement and provides a much-appreciated escape from life in the classroom. I was able to learn a concept in class and see it in action while
placements further the Jesuit mission of serving the poor and marginalized in our society — such
to individuals in need of legal assistance. This clinic
as those with the Legal Aid Society, Legal Action of Wisconsin, the Catholic Charities Immigration
is a great way to practice client interviewing and
Assistance Project, and Centro Legal por Derechos Humanos. What’s more, our Office of Public Service offers students, faculty, and alumni the opportunity to provide pro bono and community service and contribute to public policy issues focused on access to justice. Just a few of its initiatives include the:
volunteering. To be able to assist attorneys who are passionate about helping those in need is
• Coalition for Access to Legal Resources, a group of Milwaukee-area legal providers committed to improving access to legal resources for low-income people.
a truly inspiring experience that reminds me why I am here. For those hoping to make a
• Howard and Phyllis Eisenberg Loan Repayment Assistance Program, which assists graduates who choose to work in low-paying public interest jobs.
contribution to the community and help those in need, while receiving a fulfilling legal education,
provide pro bono legal information and referral services
• Annual Do-Gooders Auction, the proceeds from which provide financial assistance to students who choose summer internships in the public interest.
research skills, issue spotting, and legal writing. As a first-year student, I was able to experience what client interaction is like and what facts are relevant to answer legal questions. In addition to serving the community, it enhanced my classroom learning and allowed me to observe and be mentored by practicing attorneys. The entire experience helped me put my legal education in perspective and approach my classes in a client-focused, service-minded way. — Sergio Magaña, ’12
this is the place to be. — Teresita Torres, ’16 Home State: Wisconsin Academic Prep: Marquette University (Drama/Theatre Arts)
• Public Interest Law Society, which promotes pro bono service to poor and underprivileged people. • Pro Bono Society, which recognizes graduating students who have provided at least 50 hours of pro bono service during their tenure at the Law School. • Marquette Legal Initiative for Nonprofit Corporations, offering free legal assistance to Wisconsin nonprofits.
Attorney at Law, Durrani Law Firm (Milwaukee) Home State: Texas Academic Prep: Boston University (Hispanic Languages and Literature, History)