Prof. Elizabeth Cooper
Associate Professor of Law,
Faculty Director, Feerick Center for Social Justice &
Dispute Resolution
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UNIQUELY COMBINING the insights of a think tank, the urgency inherent in a mission to achieve social justice, the balance required of a mediation center, and the educational mission of a law school, the Social Justice Center works with all parties to frame concrete and achievable solutions to the endemic problems plaguing the urban poor. The vital work of this Clinic, and the inspiration it provides, will be fostered at home in New York and around the globe.
The Social Justice Clinic works on projects that address problems affecting low-income New Yorkers, such as consumer protection, hunger and access to food, and workers' rights. The Clinic is part of the Law School’s Feerick Center, which advances social justice through fact-finding, convening meetings, consensus building, and mediation. Students work with government officials, advocates, and social service providers to determine how best to develop strategies to address these issues. One recent project involved working with national labor unions and the Catholic Health Association on issues related to union organizing.
This clinic has attracted a mix of students: some interested in policy-oriented careers, some not. All are interested in creating social change and achieving social justice outside of the classroom.
Professor Elizabeth Cooper
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