This clinic includes a mandatory orientation session on Friday, January 23 from 12:00 - 6:00 pm and Saturday, January 24 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Please keep this in mind to avoid conflicts with other classes scheduled on Fridays and/or Saturdays.
Students, working pursuant to the clinical practice rule and under the supervision of CDC faculty, primarily represent people charged with misdemeanors in Travis County. Students function as lead counsel, working directly with clients to identify goals for the representation and develop strategies to achieve the best possible outcome. Students maintain a primary role at all court appearances, whether those appearances involve negotiations, discussions with a judge, evidentiary hearings, or trial. Depending on the stage of assigned cases, other responsibilities often include investigation, discovery practice, and drafting of motions. In a new pilot project, students may also represent clients who face revocation of their parole. Students may not be enrolled in another clinic while they are enrolled in the CDC. An application is required. Additional mandatory, in-person sessions will occur on Friday, January 23rd (12 pm-6 pm), and Saturday, January 24th (9 am-6 pm).
Roberts, Chris 
Kearney, Blase Schmid