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S.2888: Law Student Clinic Participation Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Dec. 16, 2009
- Latest Major Action Dec. 16, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Law Student Clinic Participation Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to exempt a law student or staff member participating in the legal clinic or externship of an accredited law school for a covered matter (i.e., a legal proceeding in which the United States has a direct and substantial interest) within the scope of the clinic from the criminal conflict of interest rules applicable to federal and District of Columbia employees,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Dec. 16, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |