Suspension Representation Project
SRP
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.
- Work with New York City Public School Students
- Gain Trial Advocacy and Negotiation Skills
- Connect with the Community
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.
The Public Interest Resource Center (PIRC) student groups office is located at Room LL-101 of the Law School.