ABA Law Student Podcast

Why Civil Rights Litigation Deserves Your Attention


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Professor Joshua McDaniel is the director of Harvard’s Religious Freedom Clinic, where he and his students provide pro bono representation to members of minority faiths and vulnerable communities in the fight against discrimination and the defense of their constitutional and statutory rights. Professor McDaniel joins the Law Student Podcast team to discuss civil rights litigation, the value law students can derive from participating in clinics and pro bono work, and why civil litigation is a path each law student should consider. Hear what lawyers are doing today in this ever important segment of the law and how you can get involved in the fight for equality and justice.

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  • (00:00) - Why Civil Rights Litigation Matters to Law Students
  • (01:57) - Introducing our Guest, Professor Joshua McDaniel
  • (04:32) - What is Civil Rights Litigation
  • (06:21) - Procedural Nuances in Civil Rights Litigation
  • (08:16) - Section 1983 Explained
  • (09:13) - Case Examples and Client Stories
  • (11:37) - How to Develop Litigation Instincts Through Practical Experience
  • (13:34) - Why It’s Important for Law Students to Consider Becoming Civil Rights Litigators
  • (16:32) - The Emotional and Professional Challenges of the Field
  • (18:05) - How to Stay Grounded and Balanced
  • (19:37) - Advice for Aspiring Civil Rights Litigators
  • (22:01) - What Life Looks Like for an Early Career Civil Rights Litigator
  • (24:21) - The Importance of Mentorship
  • (25:09) - Encouragement for Law Students
  • (26:47) - Host Discussion

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