What secrets does the Warder Mansion hold? Here, on 16th Street NW, stood the Antioch School of Law. Antioch wasn’t your typical law school. It was founded in 1972 by Edgar and Jean Camper Cahn, champions of the legal rights of the underserved. The Cahns dreamed of a law school dedicated to public advocacy, a place where lawyers were trained like doctors, in a clinical setting. This meant hands-on experience, representing those who couldn’t afford legal help. Antioch was more than just classrooms and textbooks. It was a public interest law firm, buzzing with teacher-lawyers and student-advocates fighting for social justice. Imagine new students spending their first weeks living with families in D.C.’s less fortunate areas. This immersive experience helped them understand the real-world challenges faced by the people they’d soon represent. Antioch’s approach to admissions was also unique. They valued life experience and a passion for social justice as much as test scores. They opened doors for students who might have been overlooked by traditional institutions. Antioch’s legacy continued even after its closure in 1986. The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law adopted its mission, curriculum, and even some of its faculty. The spirit of Antioch, the dedication to public advocacy, lives on.
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