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Saying no to mental health inquiries: would-be lawyers fight another kind of "don't ask, don't tell" issue

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Law students hoping for admission to the bar must first answer questions about their mental health. Human rights advocates argue that these questions conflict with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and should be abolished. The advocates contend that the questions deter students from seeking treatment for mental problems out of fear that having to admit the treatment later will deny them admission to the bar. The advocates argue that the inquiries are ineffective as well as unethical. However, a federal judge ruled that broad questions about mental health do not violate the ADA.

Author: Hagenbaugh, Barbara
Publisher: American Bar Association
Publication Name: Human Rights
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0046-8185
Year: 1995
Psychological aspects, Admission to the bar, Law students

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Lawyers answer public service call

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The National Service Legal Corps (NSLC) is AmeriCorps's first national legal program, designed to meet the legal needs of the poor. The NSLC is seting up interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, paralegals, social workers, health providers, and educators in different states to work on such issues as affordable housing, homelessness, domestic violence, environmental protection, community revitalization, and employment and education opportunities. Compensation is low, but law students and new attorneys have shown interest in participating.

Author: Schwartz, David, Grange, Lori
Publisher: American Bar Association
Publication Name: Human Rights
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0046-8185
Year: 1995
Services, Legal assistance to the poor, Pro bono legal services, United States. AmeriCorps

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Lawyers as mentors: the program that started it all

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The MENTOR program pairs attorneys with students, classes and schools to improve students' understanding of law and the legal profession. The program was established 15 years ago, is in place in 15 states and involves approximately 700 law firms, corporate legal departments and public offices. Activities include mentoring students, developing law and government classes and participating in moot court competitions. Students learn about conflict resolution, careers and law's impact on their lives.

Author: Schwar, Kathleen
Publisher: American Bar Association
Publication Name: Human Rights
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0046-8185
Year: 1997
Analysis, Public schools, Public participation, Mentors, Mentoring, Legal assistance to children, Children's legal assistance

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