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COVID-19 is making things harder for victims of domestic abuse. Here’s a way to help.

The pandemic has exacerbated deep problems in the systems that protect victims: a lack of open beds at crowded shelters and an antiquated court system are among them. Now, Northeastern’s Domestic Violence Clinic has devised an innovative way to reach victims.

by Peter Ramjug June 30, 2020

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Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer, urges Northeastern law graduates to stand up to corruption

Northeastern celebrated the School of Law’s Class of 2018 on Thursday afternoon, as Commencement speaker and former White House ethics attorney Richard W. Painter urged graduates to use facts to stand up to power. “Our Constitution depends on you,” he said.

by Greg St. Martin May 24, 2018

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Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer, to deliver Northeastern School of Law Commencement address

Painter served as associate counsel to President George W. Bush, and is a professor at the University of Minnesota School of Law. He will speak at the law school’s Commencement ceremony on May 24.

by Greg St. Martin May 22, 2018

Arguing for the public good

Law student Asia Watson’s co-op at a U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tennessee has proved a valuable learning experience, and helped guide her career path.

by Matt Collette August 9, 2011

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COVID-19 is making things harder for victims of domestic abuse. Here’s a way to help.

Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer, urges Northeastern law graduates to stand up to corruption

Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer, to deliver Northeastern School of Law Commencement address

Arguing for the public good

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