Professor Evan Darryl Walton Guides Launch of Groundbreaking Business Law Clinic in Lithuania
12.03.24 — Professor Evan DarryI Walton, director of Northeastern Law’s Community Business Clinic, was invited to Vilnius, Lithuania, in early December to co-lead an international team assisting the European Humanities University with launching a business law clinic. The two-day intensive meeting resulted in a concrete plan and the necessary foundation to kick off the clinic in the spring. “In Vilnius, we had the privilege of helping create a groundbreaking business and law clinic — an exciting venture that will empower students to develop a strong professional identity and make a lasting impact on businesses from their community,” said Walton.
The nation’s leader in experiential legal education since 1968, Northeastern University School of Law offers the longest-running, most extensive experience-based legal education program in the country. Northeastern guarantees its students unparalleled practical legal work experiences through its signature Cooperative Legal Education Program. More than 1,100 employers in a wide range of legal, government, nonprofit and business organizations participate in the program. With a focus on social justice and innovation, Northeastern University School of Law blends theory and practice, providing students with a unique set of skills and experiences to successfully practice law.
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