Justice Center News

AHAINA Student of Excellence and legal studies senior Amanda Magnusen. (Photo by James Evans / °µÍøÊÓÆµ) Read More

Scholarship recipient hopes to start a domino effect by paying it forward

 |  Matt Jardin  | 

Legal studies senior Amanda Magnusen knows a thing or two about scholarship application anxiety. As a lead coach for the °µÍøÊÓÆµeWolf ePortfolio program stationed in the °µÍøÊÓÆµMulticultural Center, she helps students navigate what can be a complicated and time-consuming process.

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The Road Less Taken: Mark Heinrichs on Forging a New Career

 |  Henry Randolph  | 

Have you ever contemplated a career change? It’s a big move forPortrait of Legal studies student Mark Heinrichs anybody—particularly if you’re more than a few years into your current career. It can be risky, intimidating and hard to even know where to start.

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Fact Sheet Identifies Trends in Alaska Court Caseloads

 |  Melissa Green  |  ,

An analysis by the Alaska Justice Information Center of state court system data shows a steady decrease in trial court filings for violent and property crimes, but an increase in weapons case filings.

Mark Turberville gestures at a presentation during his internship experience with the Anchorage Municipal Prosecutor's Office Read More

From my view: Behind the scenes at a paralegal internship

 |  Henry Randolph  | 

Mark Turberville was one of the first °µÍøÊÓÆµJustice Center paralegal interns ever to work at the Anchorage Municipal Prosecutor’s Office. Using what he learned in his classes, he quickly proved that a good paralegal can be indispensable.

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Former Deputy AG Rob Henderson Joins Justice Center

 |  Melissa Green  |  ,

Assistant Professor Rob Henderson brings experience as a long-time Alaska prosecutor—and as an alum of the Justice Center himself. Now he’s ready to inspire students pursuing their own legal and justice careers.