In a December 18th article, the National Jurist discussed the often under recognized amount of service that law schools provide to their communities. With data they collected, the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) attempted to calculate the amount of hours and the estimated value of the work law students do through projects and clinics; and how the valuable experience they gain also helps to serve often underrepresented communities. While the calculations aren’t an entirely complete picture of the work being done, the article does shine a light on the important work being done by law students across the country.

Among the projects and clinics specifically listed was Catholic Law’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). The LITC provides direct representation to low-income taxpayers from Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia, in controversies with the IRS. It also provides tax education services. The AALS commends students for their work and for serving those in need.