By Natalie Tupta, Staff Writer Many people enroll in law school with the goal of helping others, and one way law students fulfill that goal is to pursue public interest law careers. Law schools, especially a Catholic law school like Duquesne, are eager to impart a sense of duty to […]
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Legal Resources for Working Mothers Who Breastfeed
By Natalie Tupta, Staff Writer One of the most important bipartisan political issues today is finding ways to support working parents by adopting policies that allow parents to both care for their children physically and financially. Women’s health and career needs are at the heart of this dialogue, because working […]
A Look at New York’s New Law Guaranteeing Access to Counsel in Eviction Proceedings
By Natalie Tupta, Staff Writer In August 2017, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio signed a new law that guarantees New Yorkers access to legal counsel in eviction proceedings.[1] This ordinance is the first of its kind in the United States, and it has drawn national attention since legal […]
Lessons from Interning at a National Public Interest Organization
By Natalie Tupta, Staff Writer One of the most distinguishable features of Duquesne lawyers and students is the “unique emphasis on justice and service to others,” which is a gift from Duquesne’s Spiritan founders.[1] Because of this moral and ethical grounding, many Duquesne Law students pursue internships and careers in […]