DOJ Officials to Visit Seattle University to Discuss Public Defender Career Opportunities

Officials from the Office for Access to Justice (ATJ), a standalone agency within the U.S. Department of Justice that plans, develops and coordinates the implementation of access to justice policy initiatives, will be at Seattle University Thursday, Oct. 12. ATJ Director Rachel Rossi will introduce the agency’s mission and discuss with Seattle University undergraduates the importance of pursuing public interest law careers. The event is an opportunity for ATJ to broaden its message to students outside of a law school setting. 

Press interested in attending should RSVP to Lincoln Vander Veen at vanderv1@seattleu.edu

WHEN: Thursday, October 12, Noon - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Seattle University, Casey Commons, 901 12th Avenue. 

WHO: Seattle University students and officials from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Access to Justice. 

WHAT: Discussion about the Office for Access to Justice and the importance of pursuing public interest law careers.

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