Comments
from students participating in GALILEE
"My experience with GALILEE cemented my desire to enter
into public service law. We witnessed an amazing variety of
ways in which a lawyer can be of service. The visits that left
the strongest impression on me were the Juvenile Division of
Brooklyn Legal Aid, and the Special Prosecutor for Narcotics
for New York. Although the daily practice of each the attorneys
at these two places were very distinct, I walked away from each
place inspired. GALILEE opened my eyes to the workings of the
justice system-I actually sat next to a judge in family court,
who explained her decisions to me while she waited for the next
case on her docket to begin! The entire program has enriched
my law school life in a way that no classroom experience could
and instilled me with a drive to serve." Ryan O'Connor,
Class of 2005
"GALILEE proved to be an incredibly enlightening experience.
We were able to learn that working in public interest didn't
preclude working in a large firm. For example, we met with
the head of the pro-bono department at Skadden, Arps, Slate,
Meagher, & Flom LLP. It was very enlightening and encouraging
to learn that a top firm in New York could be so devoted to
doing pro bono work. Through GALILEE we had the opportunity
to see how everything we had learned in the classroom all
semester played out in real life." Rebecca Parrott, Class
of 2005
GALILEE Schedule
Law students participating in GALILEE create their own
schedules for the multi-day experience. The following schedule
was developed
by a group of studentswho recently participated in GALILEE.
| Monday,
January 9 |
| Evening |
Meet
at Retreat House |
| Tuesday,
January 10 |
| 9
- 10:30 a.m. |
Visit
to Genesis House |
| 11
- 1 |
Legal
Assistance Foundation |
| 2
- 4 |
Su
Casa Catholic Worker House |
| 8
- midnight |
Ride-Along
with Police |
| Wednesday,
January 11 |
| 9
- 12 |
Tour
of Cook County Jail |
| 1
- 3 |
Visit
with Pro-Bono Lawyers at Jenner & Block |
| 5
- 8 |
Help
serve dinner at Children's Shelter |
| Thursday,
January 12 |
| 9
- 11 |
Legal
Aid Bureau |
| 12
- 1 |
Legal
Department at Chicago Housing Authority |
| 2
- 5 |
Observe
at Juvenile Court and meet the judge |
Photo Gallery
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| (Left
to right) Jeff Christoforetti, John Bradley and Anna Perez-all
from the Class of 2005--participate in a discussion during
the fall GALILEE retreat at Professor Teresa Phelps' house
on the shores of Lake Michigan. |
|
Kurt
Oreshack, Colleen Zarnitz and Carolyn Sarnecki, share
a light moment during the fall retreat, while preparing
for their Winter Break GALILEE experience. |
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| First
year law students reflect on their prior service experience
during the fall retreat. Legendary Notre Dame football
coach Knute Rockne previously owned Professor Phelps'
house. |
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