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I was pleased to have the opportunity to speak at the TX State Bar’s Advanced Family Law Conference last week re: seeking second opinions on mental health issues and accessing trauma-informed services. A terrific conference and forum to discuss this critical issue for foster kids

Child Advocacy Clinic Orientation- zooming in to our workroom a foster parent, CASA advocates, a parent who got her kids back, and a caseworker. Real people who experience the system. This is clinical learning for aspiring lawyers. 🤯

Welcome back! We are all set for an exceptional experience for our new State Bar of Texas student associates. The orientations were successful, and the swearing-in ceremony of Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez (U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, SMU Law '91) was a standout moment!

Thank you to TX Freedom Info for honoring the 1A Clinic SMULawClinics SMU Dedman School of Law with your James Madison Award. It’s a tribute to our students and our clients smu.edu/law/news-event… Toffee approves

SMU Dedman School of Law's First Amendment Clinic will receive the prestigious James Madison Award for its work protecting the constitutional rights of free speech and free press. The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas (TX Freedom Info) bestows the award for outstanding

Clinic Chiefs are teaching the new Clinic Associates how to continue our podcast work - an opportunity for us to give voices to those who aged out of care AND an opportunity for our students to learn how to effectively communicate a story - an essential lawyering skill.

Happy day at court. 🎉Student attorneys past and present gathering to witness and celebrate our client’s adoption! 💗

Great discussion of the 1A Under Fire with JT Morris aliciaphoto and Yvonne Mintz SMU Dedman School of Law SMULawClinics

Another day in Child Advocacy Clinic representing our clients

Our "self-help desk" at the courthouse is up and running. We have assisted over 1600 family law pro se litigants in accessing justice. Jordyn Lubin ('23), a former clinic student and family law attorney, stopped by to say hello. -PBB

Congratulations to the Texas Children's Commission newest Trial Skills Training graduates! So honored to be part of the faculty for this intensive excellent training for child welfare lawyers who want to improve their courtroom skills! Congrats also to the outstanding Commission staff 🏆

Congratulations to all of our 1A Clinic alums who passed the Texas Bar Exam or the Bar Exam of another state! Toffee knew you would! ⁦SMU Dedman School of Law⁩ ⁦SMULawClinics⁩

Tip of the week from our student associates: In our Pro Se Clinic we handle child custody arrangements. In Texas, joint custody doesn’t mean equal time with both parents—it means shared decision-making. Understanding this distinction is crucial in family law! #SMULegalClinics

Tip from our professors: In family law cases (divorce, custody, child support), keeping detailed records (texts, emails, memos) is crucial. Good documentation makes all the difference in court. Stay organized and take ownership of your case! #FamilyLawTip #SMULegalClinics

Child Welfare is an interdisciplinary practice so our clinic class includes presentations by other professionals. Dr. James Calvert from SMU psychology department helps us understand the psychological evaluations that are frequently used in our cases. Thanks Dr. Calvert!

Another successful zoom hearing for our clinic client. Thank you Taylor and Chase for your advocacy!

Clinic Chief Madeleine Nelson is smiling after zoom court where she took two of our young clients across the finish line to have safe, loving, & permanent homes with relatives!

Huge thanks to Prof. Brantley, Prof. Odum, and Cristela Barillas for an amazing semester at the VanSickle Clinic! We appreciate your guidance, mentorship, and will always remember our "coaching" experience. We’re excited to take our lessons into the legal world! #SMULegalClinics

The Clinical Program at SMU Dedman School of Law recently celebrated 75 years, marking a significant milestone in providing free #legalservices to thousands of clients who cannot afford #legalrepresentation. Read: spkl.io/6014flcbm Subscribe: spkl.io/6015flcbW

It's cold outside! The commitment of these State Bar of Texas associates and clinic students highlights their dedication to pro bono services and our pro se clinic at the courthouse. The people showed up, and we did, too! - PBB #FamilyLaw #ProBono