So What Did You Do Over Spring Break?

Since returning a week ago, I have had several opportunities to discuss our trip to New Orleans with friends outside of the law school. The conversation usually begins with something like, “I heard you just got back from New Orleans” which is followed by my five minute soliloquy on all of the wonderful things that we accomplished. I tell them about the residents we helped by opening succession claims, the people who were released from jail after being held without due process and the assistance provided to immigrant workers who were being taken advantage of in post-Katrina New Orleans. Without exception, they have been extremely impressed with UDC’s commitment to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Not only the fact that the law school has developed an entire course on the subject, but that it has also provided students with the opportunity to be directly involved with the relief effort. After explaining what a tremendous learning experience it was for all of the students, staff and alumni who made the trip down to New Orleans, I ask them, “So what did you do over spring break?”