Society has origins in oppression and the patriarchy, and gender-based oppression has been rampant. This goes beyond gender inequality in the workplace, medical system, and other aspects of daily life. This extends to violence. According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, gender-based violence (GBV) refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their …
For many, careers are motivated by passion, but that passion is often eclipsed by the need to simply make a living. Some people are born with the desire to change the world for the better, to ensure that their life holds space for impact. Those wanting to do so by improving the law become social …
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We encounter varying degrees of confidential information throughout our lives. There is, ironically, an old rhyme that begins, “Secrets, secrets, are no fun.” That old rhyme, when it comes to trade secrets, is incorrect. Trade secrets are intellectual property rights surrounding confidential information, and are important (and fun!) for a myriad of reasons. Has the …
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Criminal law is one of society’s toughest and most complex current issues. In 2021, there were 694,050 violent-crime incidents, and 817,020 offenses reported in the United States. Evidently, the system needs some fine-tuning. If you are passionate about impacting social justice and public interest from the inside out, GGU’s hybrid JD Flex Program has the …
The intersection of law and justice has existed since the beginning of the practice of law. The symbol of law is the scales of justice. The scales represent fairness in court cases. The symbol also serves as a reminder that there are two sides to every story, and Lady Justice carefully “weighs” the claims of …
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Become a Social Justice Lawyer at GGU The world is full of injustice. It exists internationally, domestically, and even within your own community. You might be someone who has always felt the need to fight the good fight to make things better. Your passion may exist in giving people a voice who traditionally may not …
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