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Rising Alabama Law 2L Completes Rural Law Internship

Rising 2L Caroline Mathews has just completed a six-week internship with Circuit Judge Ben Bowden at the Covington County Courthouse in Andalusia, AL as part of the Finch Initiative. This initiative allocates funds for our law students to intern in law offices located in rural communities across Alabama. Read more about Matthews’ experience in The Andalusia Star-News.


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