The Civil Law Clinic is your gateway to mastering legal expertise and lawyering skills, where you litigate real-life cases and shape your advocacy prowess. Dive into genuine representation and dynamic simulations, guiding clients through the intricate tapestry of civil matters.
You’ll be assigned to cases from a wide variety of subject-matter areas, including:
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Civil rights
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Consumer law
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Landlord-tenant
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Personal injury
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Contracts
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Employment law
This clinic will equip you with unmatched client, pre-trial, and trial practice acumen. Delving deep into the intricacies of litigation strategy and upholding the highest standards of ethics, our clinic fosters rich discussions and incisive analyses of real-world cases.
Here, we don't just teach the law; we live it.
Take the lead on strategy and decision-making.
You’ll be responsible for the clients to whom you’re assigned. You’ll meet with them, assess their needs, and work collaboratively to problem-solve the issues at hand. This includes learning how to file pleadings in courts, negotiate with opposing counsel, engage in discovery, and participate in court appearances, trials and hearings.