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.
NPILF Spotlight: Jacob Sedlacek, Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska - Immigration Legal Services
3L Jacob Sedlacek, a 2026 recipient of funding through the Nebraska Public Interest Law Summer Fellowship program (NPILF), worked with the Immigration Legal Team at Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska in Lincoln.
NPILF Spotlight: Hana Pham, Lawyers for Children
3L Hana Pham, a 2026 recipient of funding through the Nebraska Public Interest Law Summer Fellowship program (NPILF), worked with Lawyers for Children in New York, NY.Read more about NPILF Spotlight: Hana Pham, Lawyers for Children
NPILF Spotlight: Lydia Genson, Colorado Legal Services
2L Lydia Genson, a 2026 recipient of funding through the Nebraska Public Interest Law Summer Fellowship program (NPILF), worked with Colorado Legal Services in Fort Collins, CO.Read more about NPILF Spotlight: Lydia Genson, Colorado Legal Services