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Community Projects Law Students Serving the Community Volunteer activities combined with theoretical studies and discussions about the role of the attorney and the individual in society. The program includes student activities in court and provision of assistance to people who have no legal representation. Volunteers also teach legal concepts to 8th grade students of low socio-economic background at the “Neve-Hadassah” youth village. The project is under the guidance of a District Court Judge. “Mashua” - Public Trial on the Holocaust This unique program combines volunteer activities of law students at the “Neve Hadassah" youth village, the Institute for Holocaust Studies and Commemoration of Holocaust Victims. The Program is designed to create a framework in which law students will be able to participate in the preparation of a mock trial dealing with legal issues pertaining to the Holocaust and its ramifications on the present. Volunteers will organize groups of students from “Neve Hadassah” for purposes of the mock trial, to take place at IDC Herzliya. Law students, as along with students from “Neve Hadassah” and leading lawyers from the private sector, will argue before a panel of judges. Hand in Hand - A Different National Academic Institution - Students Tutoring Pupils Students tutor pupils from troubled neighborhoods in Herzliya, helping them succeed in their schoolwork and improve their chances of earning a high school diploma. ∂

community “Halev Bamishpat” This project introduces law students to people who’s legal rights have been abused and cannot afford legal representation from a qualified attorney. The project acts in the framework of the Movement for the Fight against Poverty in Israel. “Kav Hatohar”* In the framework of Kav Hatohar, which is affiliated with the public inquiries of the Movement for Quality Government in Israel, second and third year law students handle citizens’ inquiries concerning corruption and other improprieties at various government levels. Students examine the inquiry and decide on the appropriate steps, such as addressing the entities involved, filing actions with various judicial stations or even filing a petition with the Israeli Supreme Court. This field work takes place under guidance of a mentoring attorney and constitutes a practical application of material studied in the classroom. These activities take place within the framework of an elective course, which combines lectures and workshops dealing with the issues arising from actual international cases. The "Ensemble" Project - Students for Music Education A unique project, providing free musical education for gifted children who were unable to receive tutoring within other frameworks. Weekly classes are taught to individual students or to a group of IDC Herzliya students with prior musical education. “College for All”* The “College for All” is a non profit organization committed to empowering pupils from second grade up, who show a potential for excellence and live in problematic neighborhoods. The organization operates a rich and varied program which accompanies pupils up to high school graduation and preparation for higher education. “Junior High School in Academia” Tutors of 8th grade junior high school students from underprivileged neighborhoods in Herzliya arrive at the IDC Herzliya campus for a study day. The study program, which was designed by top students and alumni, includes basic and advanced classes in law as well as basic classes in computer science, communications, and marketing. Business Guidance by “Young Entrepreneurs” IDC Herzliya students (second year and up) tutor high school students in entrepreneurship projects to give them an idea of what is involved in setting up a company. This initiative takes place within the framework of a unique nationwide project initiated by IDC herzliya, in conjunction with “Young Entrepreneurs,” an organization for the education of high school students for business entrepreneurship. Participation in this program is an excellent precursor for students interested in the Zell Entrepreneurship Program. The “Dereh Ha’etgar” Project Mentoring and addressing youth at risk, for purposes of narrowing the educational gaps and guiding them to successful studies. The activities take place in the framework of the “Dereh Ha’etgar” center, which provides extreme sports programs for youth at risk. Community Volunteering Students at the Rafael Recanati International School volunteer in projects such as: forest rehabilitation in the North, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, assistance to families with autistic children etc. ∑

Community<br />

Projects<br />

Law Students Serving the Community<br />

Volunteer activities combined with theoretical<br />

studies and discussions about the role of<br />

the attorney and the individual in society.<br />

The program includes student activities in<br />

court and provision of assistance to people<br />

who have no legal representation. Volunteers<br />

also teach legal concepts to 8th grade<br />

students of low socio-economic background<br />

at the “Neve-Hadassah” youth village.<br />

The project is under the guidance of a<br />

District Court Judge.<br />

“Mashua” - Public Trial on the<br />

Holocaust This unique program combines<br />

volunteer activities of law students at the<br />

“Neve Hadassah" youth village, the Institute<br />

for Holocaust Studies and Commemoration<br />

of Holocaust Victims. The Program is<br />

designed to create a framework in which<br />

law students will be able to participate in<br />

the preparation of a mock trial dealing<br />

with legal issues pertaining to the Holocaust<br />

and its ramifications on the present. Volunteers<br />

will organize groups of students from “Neve<br />

Hadassah” for purposes of the mock trial,<br />

to take place at <strong>IDC</strong> <strong>Herzliya</strong>. Law students,<br />

as along with students from “Neve Hadassah”<br />

and leading lawyers from the private sector,<br />

will argue before a panel of judges.<br />

Hand in Hand - A Different National<br />

Academic Institution - Students<br />

Tutoring Pupils Students tutor pupils from<br />

troubled neighborhoods in <strong>Herzliya</strong>, helping<br />

them succeed in their schoolwork and<br />

improve their chances of earning a high<br />

school diploma.<br />

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