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Student Resources
The purpose of this page is to provide some introductory resources for first-year members.
Pro-Bono Work
The Law School has a
Pro-Bono Program, and we encourage you to participate. HLSA continually updates its
members with community service and pro-bono opportunities. Participation in the Law School's Pro-Bono Program
will allow you to seize unique opportunities, experiment in different areas of the law, strengthen your language
skills, network with practicing attorneys, develop client-interaction skills, gain valuable legal experience
and begin to build your resume. More importantly, it will allow you to make impactful contributions to the community.
In Washington DC, there is a large Hispanic population that could benefit from your time and help. Their is a particularly
strong demand for law students with language skills. For example, there are clinics for homeless individuals and families,
low-income workers, immigrants and abused women that deal with Spanish-speaking clients. You can help.
Contact the HLSA Community Service Chair for more information.
Outlines
Check out the SBA Outline Bank for old outlines.
Reach out to your HLSA mentor or the HLSA Academics Chair if you have questions.
The Job Search
First-year students should be focusing on their classes at this point in the semester; it is hands-down the best
way to ensure you get the job you want. Not doing well academically will close doors for you down the line.
This section will be updated at the appropriate time.
Skills Boards and Competitions
This section will be updated at the appropriate time.
Professional Memberships
As members of a profession, all law school students are advised to join professional organizations that
share the same interests as you. They can serve as
great networking opportunities and a good way to show involvement outside of the classroom on your resume.
Here are some professional organizations HLSA Leadership Board members are a part of: The Hispanic National
Bar Association (HNBA); The Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia (HBA-DC); The American
Society of International Law (ASIL); The Washington International Trade Association (WITA); and many more.
Search the web or contact the HLSA Networking Chair to learn more about
professional memberships.
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