Students in the Employment Rights Clinic represent low-income workers in cases to recover unpaid wages. They also engage in advocacy projects asserting the rights of workers here and abroad. The clinic gives students experience with civil litigation, employment law, public interest practice and the emerging field of worker rights. Students serve as legal counsel representing workers in wage rights litigation, administrative actions, community-based enforcement strategies, and claims filed for criminal prosecution on wage fraud charges. Depending on the case, students interview and advise clients, investigate facts, develop strategy, negotiate with opposing parties, prepare legal documents, manage litigation, research issues, and represent clients in court proceedings. The clinic is based at the Equal Justice Center, a public interest employment justice law firm.
