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Judybeth Tropp is a Professor and Director of Externships & Pro Bono Programs at Thomas Jefferson School of Law since 2003. She pioneered a nationally recognized Clinical Externship program focusing on empathy and client-centered lawyering. Her work emphasizes skill development for legal representation and ethical client interactions.
- Education:
- B.A. with honors from Smith College
- J.D. with honors from Fordham University School of Law, where she co-founded the Public Interest Resource Center
Her career spans criminal prosecution, public defense, and nonprofit leadership. As a former Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn and Deputy Public Defender in Los Angeles, she argued over 20 appeals including at New York's highest court and tried 80+ cases. She also served as Chief Strategic Planner for Beech Acres, expanding mediation programs and parenting initiatives.
No scientific awards or grant details are documented in the provided text. Her advising impact is reflected through program development rather than named students. She leads the Externship Program which serves as her primary professional platform.
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