Regent Law News

On Thursday, September 12, Regent University School of Law commemorated the grand opening of Grace Community Law Clinic in downtown Norfolk. The primary mission of the new branch: to effectively provide pro bono legal aid to the Hampton Roads community. Translated from Latin as “for the public good,” pro bono legal work is accomplished when professionals trained in law provide legal aid without fee. Regent University School of Law aligns its vision with just that – extending legal expertise in certain cases to those unable to pay to help lift our community and represent the underserved. The new branch’s facility enables Regent Law to reach more low-income families who have pending or ongoing cases before domestic courts. Located on St. Paul’s Boulevard, mirroring the City of Norfolk Courthouse, the clinic’s site is ideal for working with members of the community. Grace Community Law Clinic is set to render distinctive aid to family-related disputes, ranging from landlord/tenant i...

Not all law degree programs will land you in a courtroom. You can apply a law degree to a wide spectrum of careers, whether you want to work in the nonprofit sector, for a corporation, a municipality or civil works center, even a ministry. Here are three ways a law degree could help make a big difference for you. A Sounder Grasp The laws that govern our land affect every individual, business, organization, and entity in some way, whether directly or indirectly. A law degree offers a foundation in how law impacts society and in what ways it helps society function. Understanding legal principles allows you to provide a relevant, fuller scope of information and expertise in your organization. It can help you see things in a way others do not, give you an edge in functions from human resources to contract negotiations, and make you stronger at what you do, not to mention help others be better in their work, too. Enhanced Understanding Means Enhanced Value Understanding le...