Experience Spotlight: Jeremy Thompson ’26L
This year, Jeremy Thompson worked as a student clinician in the Civil Rights and Racial Justice Clinic.
Experience, W&L Law
Experience Spotlight: Rex Laird ’26L
Rex Laird spent a semester working for the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in Washington, D.C.
Experience Spotlight: Allie R. Cyr ‘26L and Emma Claire Canterbury ’26L
Allie Cyr and Emma Claire Canterbury discuss their time in the Criminal Justice Clinic.
Experience Spotlight: Hazel Fernandez ‘26L
Hazel Fernandez learned what kind of lawyer she wants to become during her externship with the Virginia Court of Appeals.
Experience Spotlight: Lucie Cao ’26L
Lucie Cao gained valuable experience in corporate law working for the Delaware Court of Chancery.
In Case You Missed It
Experience Spotlight: Sanat Wuernikebai ’26L
Sanat Wuernikebai worked on numerous cases for the Imperial County District Attorney's office in California.
Experience Spotlight: Blair Brown ’26L
Blair Brown spent her 3L year as a student attorney in the Tax Clinic.
Experience Spotlight: Allison Hermann ’26L
Allison Hermann participated in the general externship program, working in the Augusta County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in Staunton.
Experience Spotlight: Symone Gibbs ’26L
No two days looked the same for Symone Gibbs during her externship with Blue Ridge Legal Services.
Experience Spotlight: Jamie Rowley ‘27L
Jamie Rowley completed an externship this fall with NOCAP sports, one of the leading NIL companies in the college sports economy.
Immigrant Rights Clinic Client Wins Citizenship after 15-Year Struggle
The clinic first assisted the client, a woman from Central America, with an asylum claim.
Summer Experience: Julia Lanning ’26L
Julia Lanning spent the summer as a student case worker in the Black Lung Clinic.
Summer Experience: Caroline Penfield ’26L
This summer, Caroline Penfield worked at the Public Defender’s Office in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Immigrant Rights Clinic Prevails in Six Year Asylum Case
The clinic secured asylum for a client who was persecuted in his home country for his political beliefs.
Third-Year Law Student Argues Black Lung Benefits Case Before Fourth Circuit
Annelise Burgess '25L argued the case as a student attorney in W&L Law’s Advanced Administrative Law Clinic, better known as the Black Lung Clinic.
W&L Law Releases 2024 Graduate Employment Report
According to the report, 95 percent of the class of 2024 secured a job that either requires bar passage or for which a J.D. degree is an advantage.
A Collaborative Partnership
This fall, Ana Laura Gonzalez Coria ‘25L was as an extern at Scognamiglio Law Firm in Naples, Italy.
Criminal Justice Clinic Students Win Freedom for Client Due to Ineffective Counsel
Katie Heller ‘24L and Nina Gagnon ‘24L gained valuable practice experience before beginning careers as public defenders.
A Relentless Pace
This fall, Jermaine Jones '25L was an extern with the Delaware Court of the Chancery.
At Work with Brilliant Minds
This fall, Cory Morris '22, '25L worked at the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Asking the “Why”
Mikayla Nasis '25L reflects on working in the Commonwealth Attorney's Office for Rockbridge County and the City of Lexington.
In House at USAG
Lillian Weitz '22, '25L spent the fall semester working for USA Gymnastics.
Committed to Service
Olivia Scheidt ‘25L discusses her experience as a student attorney in the Community Legal Practice Center.
Achieving Just Outcomes
Spencer Thomas '25L discusses his externship with the Commonwealth's Attorney in Roanoke.
Meet Siju Oshin ’26L: Legal Fellow with the International Refugee Assistance Project
This semester, Siju Oshin is working in an independent research position with a global legal aid and advocacy organization.
Black Lung Clinic Wins Case in Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Haley Carter '24L argued the case as a student attorney in the clinic.
W&L Law Student Argues Case before Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Haley Carter '24L argued the case as a student attorney in W&L Law’s Advanced Administrative Law Clinic, better known as the Black Lung Clinic.
Good Work for Good People
Taryn Washburn ‘24L discusses her experience working with clients in the Trusts and Estates Practicum.
A Client-Focused Experience
Colin Matthaei ‘24L spent the fall semester working in the Intellectual Property group at Nixon Peabody in Washington, D.C.
Clinic Students Win Asylum for Afghanistan Human Rights Advocate
The case spanned nearly two years and involved two sets of clinic students who worked to secure the outcome.
Gaining Insight at Juvenile and Domestic Court
Lexi Acosta '24L spent the fall semester as a judicial extern in the Roanoke City Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
Empowered in the Immigrant Rights Clinic
Jose Lopez '24L describes his clinical experience and trip to Mexico City to advise migrants and refugees on the U.S. asylum process.
Trial Experience at the Department of Labor
Madison Howell ’24L spent the semester as an extern in the litigation office of the Plan Benefits Security Division.
Summer Experience: Yardley Borten ’25L
Yardley Borten spent the summer as a legal intern at the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project (MAIP) in Washington, D.C.
Real Practice in the Black Lung Clinic
Lexi Weber '23L discusses her year helping miners get federal benefits.
Overcoming Barriers in the Refugee Protection Practicum
Anne Rodgers '20, '23L writes about her experience using creativity and emotion in her work helping her client seek asylum.
More than a Number
In the Rights of Prisoners practicum, Courtney Ebersohl '24L urges the Virginia Parole Board to see past the crime.
Help During the Hardest Times
Mallory Kostroff ‘23L discusses her year as a student attorney in the Criminal Justice Clinic.
International Human Rights Practicum in Tanzania
Audrey Curelop '23L discusses a recent research trip to Tanzania as part of the International Human Rights Practicum.
Real Practice in the Immigrant Rights Clinic
Winni Zhang '24L discusses her work in the Immigrant Rights Clinic, where she has been able handle important legal matters from start to finish.
With the Delaware Court of the Chancery
Melissa May ’23L spent the fall semester as an extern in the Delaware Court of Chancery under Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will.
Connecting with Clients in the Tax Clinic
Ben Halligan '23L discusses his year as a student attorney in the Tax Clinic, helping clients resolve post-filing controversies with the IRS.
With the Brooklyn Defender Service
Shannon McGrath ‘23L spent the fall working in the criminal defense practice of the Brooklyn Defender Service.
Clerking for the EEOC
Nikolaus Smith '23L spent the fall semester as a judicial extern for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
A Semester in New York
This fall, Joseph Aminov '23L researched cryptocurrency and other emerging financial technologies with the law firm Pryor Cashman.
Law Students Argue Case in 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
Sica Matsuda ‘23L and Brian Warren ‘23L were assigned the case as part of their work with the school’s Criminal Justice Clinic.
W&L Law Professor and Students Win Pardon for Excessive Sentence
Ronald Davis was given 80 years in prison—an effective life sentence—for a series of armed robberies where no one was hurt and he never held a gun.
Planning for the Future
W&L Law students offer free estate planning to area residents.
Starting Up
W&L Law students help launch local businesses.
Farewell to the VC3
Alumni and faculty reflect on the legacy of the Virginia Capital Case Clearinghouse, closing its doors after over 30 years serving capital defense attorneys.
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