The university’s law school, along with a legal organization, is participating in a “name and gender reassignment clinic” at the library.

Legal organization, in partnership with University of Arkansas School of Lawheld a “Name and Gender Reassignment Clinic” at the Fayetteville Public Library on Thursday.

As part of Pro Bono Week, law students and local volunteer attorneys partnered with Legal Aid Arkansas provided Free legal assistance for members of the public wishing to change their name or gender identity at a public library.

Pro Bono Week, celebrated nationwide from October 20 to 26 under the theme “Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities,” includes events such as panel discussions, pro bono opportunities for students and attorneys, community service, and charity events. according to the university website.

The Facebook image advertises a “name and gender reassignment clinic.”

Legal Aid of Arkansas, which is partnering with the university on this event, is a nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals living in Arkansas. Its purpose is to serve “low-income Arkansans by advocating for equal access to justice for all, regardless of economic or social circumstances.” according to his website.

The senior congressional lawyer and law school graduate told Fox News Digital that he thought the event was “absolutely insane and incomprehensible.”

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“Arkansans should be outraged that their tax dollars are going to an institution that is more focused on woke ideology than on teaching students how to become excellent lawyers and pass the bar exam,” he said.

Another lawyer and alumnus told Fox News Digital that while free legal services are a great way for lawyers to give back and help community members who need legal help, they typically involve issues such as family law, housing, health and housing. for free. for free.

“The Free Name and Gender Reconstruction Clinic, sponsored by the University of Arkansas School of Law, is not the type of pro bono or legal clinic that helps those in need,” he said. “It also doesn’t provide the value that clinics aimed at law students offer.”

“Rather, this event puts people with REAL problems behind people whose problem is self-creation,” he added. “University of Arkansas Law students could be of great service to society, but instead they will be too busy changing people’s ‘gender markers’. All to advance the law school’s liberal agenda. It’s a real shame.”

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Legal Aid of Arkansas Executive Director Lee Richardson told Fox News Digital in a statement that he believes “the humblest among us should be equal to the richest when seeking justice, and clinics like this provide effective access to services for those who would otherwise not be able to afford them.”

“Legal clinics, where we record criminal records after someone has successfully served their sentence, prepare simple wills and other estate planning documents, and assist with name changes, are effective ways to engage law students with hands-on experience, collaboration with partners , working on a voluntary basis, who can work as volunteers. a few hours, but not to engage in advanced legal matters and provide much-needed services to the community,” he said.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the University of Arkansas School of Law for comment.

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