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Using Your Law Degree For Good

Law school clinics can be a bridge to practice.

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In this episode, I interview Dale Margolin Cecka, Albany Law School professor and director of family violence litigation. Discover her journey in law, challenges in child advocacy, and insights on family law education. Gain a deeper understanding of domestic violence legislation, its impact on survivors, and potential legal reforms. A must-listen for anyone interested in law, justice, and societal change!

Highlights

  • Why law school: a journey to child advocacy.
  • Transition from child advocacy to family law.
  • Challenges with systems in child advocacy.
  • Discovering a passion for family law.
  • Law school clinics: bridging practice and theory.
  • Role of clinics in true legal education.
  • Traits that align with family law practice.
  • Violence Against Women Act’s impact and shortcomings.
  • Critical issues with protective orders enforcement.
  • Need for public education on domestic abuse.
  • Future of domestic violence law reform.

The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.

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Kathryn Rubino HeadshotKathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter @Kathryn1 or Mastodon @[email protected].

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