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Law moves closer to the people
Western's Community Legal Services relocates downtown, bringing practical legal education and support closer to the community it serves.
Photo: Western News
The context
Where the work begins
A downtown location changes the distance between a law school and the public. Students learn through real questions, while community members gain a clearer route to help.
The takeaway
What follows
The move makes service part of the curriculum in the best sense: knowledge becomes more accountable when it has to meet a person where they are.
Source reporting
Law moves closer to the people
Original summary by Alumni Digest, based on public source reporting. This independent publication is not affiliated with or endorsed by Western University. Source image retained for editorial review; rights clearance is still required before any broader reuse.
