Advanced-level students receive intense experience in general civil practice, sometimes including trial work, with an emphasis on analyzing and developing civil litigation skills. This clinic provides practical training for students in criminal law. Simulation exercises in all phases of criminal work are combined with fieldwork on actual cases, for both prosecution and defense. Students obtain practical experience in the criminal justice system by participating as interns at a prosecuting or defending state agency. They interview clients and witnesses, and participate in plea bargaining, arraignments, hearings and trials.
Students also conduct legal research and prepare pleadings and motions.
Environmental Law Clinic Students receive direct experience representing individual clients or community groups presenting or advocating environmental issues. This clinic provides particular training in administrative matters and complex civil litigation. Immigration Clinic Law students gain practical experience through interviewing, counseling and representing clients with immigration-related problems. This clinic provides intense training in immigration law and procedure. This clinic offers students the opportunity to become involved in land-use and development issues from the legal perspective.