What’s New in the Public Law and Policy Program?
On September 13th, the theme Voting and Democracy: Critical Issues for Oregon and Beyond steered discussions at the annual...
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Programs Engage Oregon Law Community Around Current Policy Issues
This past year brought no shortage of public policy issues and debates for the legal community to consider. The...
Students Seek to Shape Policy Through Fellowship Research
The Public Law and Policy Program served as home to three student fellowship programs this past year. These fellowships,...
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Uncertain times for public interest lawyers
The possible elimination of federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) made headlines many times this past year. In the...
Oregon Law’s Students Public Interest Fund soars to new heights
In its 28th year, the student group Oregon Law Students Public Interest Fund (OLSPIF) broke its previous fundraising records....
Pro Bono service includes new projects serving asylum seekers
Oregon Law students continue to engage in pro bono legal work at high rates, reflecting the school’s reputation as...
Jay Manning JD ’83: working for the good of the public and the environment
When Jay Manning JD ’83, was a high school student, he thought he would become a marine biologist. He...
Alumna Jordan Bates JD ’09, on the importance of self-care in the legal profession
Jordan Bates has worked nine years as a staff attorney at Youth, Rights & Justice (YRJ). The 45-year-old nonprofit...
Public Law and Policy Fellowship welcomes new cohort
Public Law and Policy Fellowships are awarded to students with a demonstrated interest in public policy who are selected...
From dotcom to congress: Alum David Skillman’s journey to D.C.
Oregon Law’s David Skillman JD ’07, is the Deputy Chief of Staff and Counsel to U.S. Representative Earl...