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March 18, 2015
I was given the opportunity to travel to Argentina and meet the affected population in Abra Pampa first hand. That experience has been a point of interest for job interviews since then, and the freedom and independence I was afforded to craft an advocacy strategy has taught me a great deal about human rights. -
March 18, 2015
The Human Rights Clinic was the highlight of my semester as a reciprocal exchange student [from Switzerland] at Texas Law. I had the possibility to visit indigenous peoples in the Texas-Mexico border area and develop and participate in an advocacy initiative before an international human rights body. -
March 18, 2015
Being in the Human Rights Clinic was both challenging and rewarding. Having the opportunity to work on real-life projects with clients has made my study abroad year at UT a unique experience. -
March 18, 2015
I so enjoyed the Housing Clinic, and the biggest lesson I learned was that of client advocacy. It wasn’t that I had some specialized knowledge about housing law; I simply gave my client five minutes that no one else would give them. It just took five minutes to speak to clients and hear their story […] -
March 18, 2015
Beyond the great work I got to do in the Clinic, the opportunity to work with Fred Fuchs was truly a life-changing experience. Fred is an incredible role model for aspiring attorneys. Not only is he among the most knowledgeable housing attorneys in the country, he is a meticulous and deeply ethical attorney. Fred does […] -
March 18, 2015
The Environmental Clinic was a hugely rewarding experience. Professor Haragan takes a real interest in the development of her students, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work closely with her. I had only a limited background in environmental law prior to enrolling in the Clinic, and was surprised at the wide range of subjects […] -
March 18, 2015
I was a LL.M. student, which means that I already had a law degree in Brazil. I practiced environmental law in Brazil and I hoped that my experience in the Environmental Law Clinic would allow me to better understand the differences and similarities between the legal systems in Brazil and the U.S. The Clinic gave […] -
March 18, 2015
Quite simply, the Environmental Clinic was fantastic. The clinic solidified many of the abstract concepts of law school by allowing me to practice them in the real world. Plus, working with actual clients, for whom my work resulted in tangible benefits, was extremely motivating and rewarding. -
March 18, 2015
The Community Development Clinic gave me the most exposure to real clients and real legal work than any of my other classes. It was a great experience. -
March 18, 2015
The Community Development Clinic has been one of the best experiences I have had while in law school, and has shaped my career as a lawyer.
