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“More law students are starting to see that plaintiffs’ law aligns well with their interests and values,” says Lisa Qian, co-president of the Stanford Plaintiffs Law Association. “They want to represent individuals and help people. They want to practice in areas like mass torts, consumer ...protection, bankruptcy, and employment law, but they might not feel called to work for the government or nonprofits.”
Read the Stanford Lawyer magazine story about the increased interest in plaintiffs’ law as a career path.
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Stanford Law School's Glenn Fine, a former inspector General for the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Defense, is featured in the most recent episode of the Stanford Legal Podcast. Fine discusses the crucial role of inspector generals as the government's watchdogs.
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Glenn highlights the extensive work involved in detecting and deterring waste, fraud, and abuse within these massive agencies. He also discusses the differences between the DOJ and DOD, emphasizing the unique challenges and the importance of understanding each agency’s culture and operations.
Listen to the episode here: https://stanford.io/42f9tsz
In 2026, the Stanford Law Global Quarter will be heading to Asia! The 2026 Franke Fellows will visit Singapore, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Tokyo, experiencing international transactional law firsthand during a 3-week long immersive experience with lodging and most meals are covered.
📅 Get... details at the upcoming info session on April 10 from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom.
Applications open April 15 and close May 16. Don't miss this opportunity!
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In 2026, the Stanford Law Global Quarter will be heading to Asia! The 2026 Franke Fellows will visit Singapore, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Tokyo, experiencing international transactional law firsthand during a 3-week long immersive experience with lodging and most meals are covered.
📅 Get... details at the upcoming info session on April 10 from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom.
Applications open April 15 and close May 16. Don’t miss this opportunity, click the link in bio for more information!