University law school participates with legal org in ‘name and gender correction clinic’ at library [Video]

A legal organization, in partnership with the University of Arkansas law school, hosted  a “Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic” on Thursday at the Fayetteville Public Library. 

As part of Pro Bono Week, volunteer law students and local attorneys in partnership with the Legal Aid of Arkansas provided free legal assistance to members of the public seeking name or gender marker changes at the public library. 

Pro Bono Week, which is celebrated nationwide from Oct. 20-26 under the theme “Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities,” includes events like panel discussions, pro bono opportunities for students and attorneys, community service events and donation drives, according to the university’s website.  

A graphic on Facebook touts the “name and gender correction clinic.”  

Legal Aid of Arkansas, which is partnering with the university on the event, is a nonprofit that provides free legal services in civil cases to low-income individuals who live in Arkansas. It aims to serve “low-income Arkansans by championing equal …