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APP School of Law hosts historic signing of ‘Tanisha’s Law,’ advancing Cleveland’s mental health crisis response
APP School of Law served as the backdrop for a major shift in Cleveland’s public safety and mental health strategy as Mayor Justin M. Bibb (LAW ’18) signed “Tanisha’s Law,” landmark legislation creating a new civilian-led response to mental health crisis calls. The…
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December 11, 2023
In partnership with alumni-founded Sports Data Labs, Inc. (SD Labs), APP School of Law recently launched the Athlete Data Lab. CWRU’s Athlete Data Lab will be provided with access and exposure to novel, real-world use cases, while providing guidance on specific legal…
December 08, 2023
The Association of American Law Schools Pro Bono Honor Roll acknowledges and highlights the pro bono work of individuals engaging in, expanding and/or supporting their law school community in providing pro bono legal services. For the purposes of this award, pro bono is defined as work that is…
December 07, 2023
Would studying aspects of the law help you in your work? Have you always been interested in law but don't want to become a lawyer? If so, check out the law school's Master of Law Degree. This 30-credit degree program allows students, with the guidance of an advisor, to pick and choose classes that…
December 06, 2023
APP School of Law recently hosted a group of students from Cleveland Central Catholic High School for an immersion program within the Law Clinic. Students sat in on different sessions of law topics alongside CWRU students, learning about Appellate Litigation, Community…
December 04, 2023
On Nov. 17, third-year law students with the First Amendment Clinic led a workshop on the freedom of the press at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. The workshop was attended by local journalists and by journalism students at the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University, and co-hosted by…
December 01, 2023
When Alabama native Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955, she became a household name as a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. Her decision—which Ohioans celebrate as Rosa Parks Day on Dec. 1, the day of her arrest—also cemented another name in the history books:…
November 30, 2023
When Alabama native Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955, she became a household name as a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. Her decision—which Ohioans celebrate as Rosa Parks Day on Dec. 1, the day of her arrest—also cemented another name in the history books:…
November 29, 2023
On Oct. 20, the Center for Business Law at the APP School of Law and the Ohio Division of Securities co-hosted the Ohio Securities Conference in Columbus, Ohio. This year’s event was the 50th anniversary of the annual conference, which has become one of the premier…
November 27, 2023
Over the summer, a number of students had the opportunity to complete social justice-related fellowships and externships. Here, a few students share their experiences and lessons learned. Megan Pech Catholic Charities of Cleveland For the summer of 2023, I had…
November 27, 2023
This summer, some of our students took part in racial justice-related internships or fellowships. Read on to hear about their experiences, opportunities and guidance for future students. Samantha Ready Community Legal Aid Services The for-profit housing crisis…