Programs

Students represent elderly clients in negotiations, administrative hearings, and court proceedings on a variety of legal matters, including basic wills and powers of attorney, guardianships, consumer issues, Medicaid and Medicare benefits, nursing home regulation and quality of long-term care, elder abuse and neglect, and advance medical directives. Students develop practical skills by participating in client interviewing, counseling, and trial advocacy. Students may engage in policy analysis and advocacy work with partnering organizations including including the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA), the Legal Aid Justice Center, the Virginia Elder Rights Coalition, and the Senior Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association.

The Madison House Animals and the Environment Program works with the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA where volunteers serve as Pet Pals. Activities include dog walking and socialization, cat care and socialization, vet clinic assistance, findraising, and special events.

The Asia Institute is an interdisciplinary organization comprised of the Center for South Asian Studies, the Tibet Center, and the East Asia Center of the University of Virginia that provides Asia-focused education and outreach to K-12 and the community.

This clinic provides students the opportunity to assist in litigating a capital habeas case, and gain intensive experience handling certain phases of post-conviction litigation. The clinic is centered around cases assigned to the Virginia Capital Representation Resource Center.

Musical director, Kate Tamarkin Executive director, Bill Martin The Charlottesville & University Symphony Orchestra combines faculty, students and community members, under the guidance of professional principal players and musical director and conductor Kate Tamarkin. CUSO performs twelve outstanding concerts each year. The symphony’s concerts feature solo performances by orchestra principals as well as collaborations with the University Singers and soloists such as pianist Andrew Armstrong and cellist Uri Vardi. Each year the orchestra presents its popular Family Holiday Concerts in collaboration with the University Singers. Symphony performances regularly attract a full house of music lovers who come from all over Central Virginia to hear these concerts.

Students represent low-income children involved in legal issues in the areas of education, foster care and social services, mental health and developmental disabilities, and laws governing services to children who have been found delinquent.

The Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign gives state employees an easy way to contribute to charities of their choice.

Youth experience “a day in the life” of UVa students by attending academic, cultural, athletic and social events with university students on a regular basis.

UVa faculty and staff volunteer to work at local nonprofit organizations and public schools to tackle meaningful volunteer projects that benefit residents of Charlottesville and surrounding counties.

The Diversity and Advocacy Program teaches U.Va. students to create change in self, community, and the world through rigorous academic coursework and unique practical experience. The three components of this program celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusiveness on the local and global levels. First, the Diversity and Advocacy Program gives students the opportunity to work in a non-profit, feminist organization within a university context via an internship in the Women’s Center. Students organize the legal clinic, assist in designing and maintaining websites, organize signature events, and support our communications, marketing, and publicity efforts. Second, the Women’s Center sponsors numerous Signature Events that address gender issues, showcase women’s leadership, and celebrate women’s accomplishments. Third, the Global Women and Change Initiative connects U.Va. students with activists from around the world, and provides students with the tools to become knowledgeable about global women's activism.