A Letter from Appalachia

William Mitchell Magazine, Winter 1998

William Mitchell Legal Studies Research

3 Pages Posted: 24 Mar 2010

Date Written: Winter 1998

Abstract

The author describes a sabbatical spent working with the Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky and volunteering as an adult literacy tutor. She describes the difficulties that face many people in that area who are in need of legal action and representation, and notes the importance of funding for legal aid for the poor.

Keywords: Kentucky, Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky, Appalred, pro bono, legal practice, legal aid

Suggested Citation

Schmedemann, Deborah A., A Letter from Appalachia (Winter 1998). William Mitchell Magazine, Winter 1998, William Mitchell Legal Studies Research, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1574352

Deborah A. Schmedemann (Contact Author)

William Mitchell College of Law ( email )

875 Summit Ave
St. Paul, MN 55105-3076
United States

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