Suspension Representation Project
Work with New York City Public School Students
Gain Trial Advocacy & Negotiation Skills
Connect with the Community
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The Suspension Representation Project (SRP) is an advocacy group that trains law students to represent public school students in superintendent's suspension hearings and help safeguard their right to education. This project was created in response to the tremendous need to increase access to quality representation for low-income students and parents facing suspension hearings.
SRP pairs new law student advocates with experienced law student advocates in its attempt to provide excellent training for law students and excellent advocacy for clients. SRP enables law students to develop valuable legal skills including interviewing clients, conducting direct and cross examinations, and delivering closing arguments. SRP routinely helps to shorten the length of the suspension or eliminate the suspension, helping kids stay in school. SRP also participates in coalitions in NYC to try to improve the ways that schools respond to students' behavior.
2012-2013 Board Members:
Nicole Lipsky, '14 Co-Director
Sam Jackson '14 Co-Director
Michael Keough, '13 3L Advisor
Michaela Culver, '13 3L Advisor
Joseph Sturcken, '13 3L Advisor
Email: fordham.srp@gmail.com
Resource materials available:
PDF of our training
SRP Advocacy Guide
