GW Law site logo

Community Impact & Newsroom

The Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics (GW Law Clinic) represents individuals and organizations worldwide that otherwise would not be able to afford legal services. We routinely share client interviews, media, achievements, and experiences to keep alumni, practitioners, scholars, and students in the field informed about recent GW Law Clinic news and community developments.

Select Client Interviews & Media

Small Business & Community Economic Development Clinic

Dana Tai Soon Burgess
Founding Director, Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company

Brandon Zimmerman, PhD
Optical Physicist

Serena Ferguson, Greyson Mann, and Patricia Stamper
Friends of the DC Streetcar

Recent Clinic News Stories

Photo with 4 headshots: (L-R) Health Rights Law Clinic Student Attorneys Akshara Anirjita (Class of ‘25), Clare Choi (Class of ‘24), Kaitlin Lee (Class of ‘24), and Hanadi Chidiac (Class of ‘24).

Health Rights Law Clinic Restores Essential Home Health Aid for DC Resident with Disabilities

The Health Rights Law Clinic recently won an important victory for client Noah Harrison, a low-income gentleman with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Professor Alberto Benitez teaching in a classroom

Professor Alberto Benítez Awarded the 2024 Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award

The letters nominating Professor Benítez ranged from current to past students, colleagues working with him daily, and those he taught once or twice years ago.

Colorful Map of USA on Asphalt

Blue states pass ‘good cause’ eviction laws

A HEPA Clinic student is interviewed about Clinic work.

Susan R. Jones

In Memoriam: Susan R. Jones

The GW Law community deeply mourns the loss of Susan R. Jones.

Paulina Vera, Alexander Love, and Alberto Benítez

GW Law’s Immigration Clinic Helps Clients from around the Globe

Dedicated George Washington University students and faculty work to assist immigrants in dire situations.

Cop car lights

Delaware opened up access to some police misconduct records — but still denies requests for basic police data

Two Public Justice Advocacy Clinic students are quoted in the Delaware Call.

Clinics Newsletters

Over the years, Clinic News has been published by GW Law to keep alumni, practitioners, scholars, and students in the field informed about the Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics news and developments. Clinic News and Newsletters from previous academic years are available below.

View All Newsletters