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March 20, 2018
Working for the Clinic was a great experience. Much of the environmental law curriculum is focused on theory—what does it mean to be “requisite to protect the public health” and the like. But in the Clinic, you have the opportunity to work with the people behind citizen suits, meet with community activists living on industrial […] -
November 9, 2016
We are pleased to announce that the Texas Low Income Housing Information Service has named Kelly Haragan (Director of the Environmental Clinic), Erin Gaines ’13 (attorney with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Attorney), and the Citizens Alliance for Fairness and Progress as co-recipients of one of this year’s Texas Houser Awards for their groundbreaking work together […] -
March 18, 2016
The Environmental Clinic was also a great opportunity to practice the foundational teachings of law school, solidify my slim knowledge of certain environmental law issues, gain new insights into the subject, and develop a better understanding of what I want to do after school. -
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.
