JDs Advancing Justice

JDs Advancing Justice

This site was created to share the stories of the Nebraska Law students, alumni, and faculty who are dedicated to serving unmet legal needs in communities across the country and, as the name implies, advancing justice, which, as you might expect, can take on many different forms. We hope to educate you by examining the resources that exist to support this type of work, but more importantly, to inspire you by showcasing the incredible achievements and far-reaching impact of those in the Nebraska Law community.

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Welcome to JDs Advancing Justice

JDs Advancing Justice was created to share the stories of the Nebraska Law students, alumni, and faculty who are dedicated to serving unmet legal needs in communities across the country and, as the name implies, advancing justice, which, as you might expect, can take on many different forms. We hope to educate you by examining the resources that exist to support this type of work, but more importantly, to inspire you by showcasing the incredible achievements and far-reaching impact of those in the Nebraska Law community.

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NPILF Spotlight: Hana Pham, Lawyers for Children

The Nebraska Public Interest Law Summer Fellowship program (NPILF) provides stipends to University of Nebraska College of Law students who secure unpaid public interest positions for the summer. 3L Hana Pham, a 2026 NPILF recipient, worked with Lawyers for Children in New York, NY.

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NPILF Spotlight: Lydia Genson, Colorado Legal Services

The Nebraska Public Interest Law Summer Fellowship program (NPILF) provides stipends to University of Nebraska College of Law students who secure unpaid public interest positions for the summer. 2L Lydia Genson, a 2026 NPILF recipient, worked with Colorado Legal Services in Fort Collins, CO.

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NPILF Spotlight: Kalie Saunders, Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska, Immigration Legal Services

The Nebraska Public Interest Law Summer Fellowship program (NPILF) provides stipends to University of Nebraska College of Law students who secure unpaid public interest positions for the summer. 3L Kalie Saunders, a 2024 NPILF recipient, worked with the Immigration Legal Services Team at Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska in Lincoln.

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