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Yes! Students often report that a clinic is one of their favorite experiences in law school. Working with the faculty and outside attorneys on real cases can be a great way to improve your professional skills and build working relationships in the legal community.
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Yes – most of our students participate in at least one clinic, and many take several.
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No – many students enroll in clinics in order to build their skills and to explore subject areas that they will not pursue immediately following graduation.
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- Children’s Rights Clinic
- Criminal Defense Clinic
- Disability Rights Clinic
- Domestic Violence Clinic
- Housing Clinic
- Immigration Clinic
- Juvenile Justice Clinic
- Transnational Worker Rights Clinic
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Yes. The Entrepreneurship and Community Development, Environmental, Housing Policy, and Human Rights clinics involve work that is non-litigation in nature.
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A small number of students may enroll in a clinic for a second time as Advanced Clinic students (for 1 – 3 credits), subject to instructor approval.
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It is possible but strongly discouraged because of the time commitment required, and advance approval of both instructors is required.
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No, although a student may count toward a J.D. degree no more than 21 hours of credit from a combination of internships, directed study, and non-law courses.
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Many students report that a clinical course requires as much time as a challenging classroom course. The workload often varies during the semester, depending on the demands of particular projects. Most clinics conclude prior to the final exam period.
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All clinics require an application. Application information is available on the application information page.