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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. Additionally, students report building a strong community with fellow clinical students.
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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. Clinics and internships can help you sample various types of law practice and each program provides the opportunity to build a unique set of legal skills.
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- Children’s Rights Clinic
- Criminal Defense Clinic
- Disability Rights Clinic
- Domestic Violence Clinic
- Employment Rights Clinic
- Housing Clinic
- Immigration Clinic
- Juvenile Justice Clinic
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Yes. The Entrepreneurship and Community Development, Environmental, and Housing Policy clinics include 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.