Sometimes the students are asked to be lawyers, sometimes clients, sometimes judges. Classes focussed on the lawyering process or particular lawyering skills such as interviewing and counseling typically utilize simulations extensively. The Structure Of A Representative U.S. Live-Client Clinic Clinical programs can be structured many different ways. However, the list offered describes some of the most commonly found components of a clinical course. Supervised Fieldwork Experience Students work individually or in teams on real cases under a faculty member's supervision.
Students have primary responsibility for all aspects of casework.
Number of cases is limited in order to maximize preparation, planning and reflection. Weekly Seminar or Classroom Component Clinical programs typically require students to meet weekly for a seminar relating to lawyering process and the subject area of the clinic. The seminar utilizes a variety of teaching techniques such as simulations and role plays, lectures and discussions, small group exercises, student-lead discussions of clinic cases, mooting of upcoming hearings, and guest speakers experienced in the field. The goal of the seminar is to convey information efficiently and to emphasize skills training and development of professional values and ethics. Each student or team of students meets regularly with the faculty member supervising the field work experience .