This is a practical course focusing upon the effective operation of a legal practice. Topics include creating a business plan, banking relationships, professionalism, use of non-lawyer staff, use of computers, marketing, and avoiding malpractice. Each student develops an individual business plan in the course of the class. Students may also work in an arranged private legal setting with approval of the Associate Dean. 355 Clinical Program Small Claims Back Under the supervision of an attorney, trained SJCL students provide free legal assistance to residents filing or defending actions in the Small Claims Court.
Students explain procedures and clarify options for potential litigants.
360 Clinical Program Family Law Mediation Back Under attorney supervision and training, students in this program act as mediators in family law property division settlements as a cost-effective and less stressful alternative to litigation. Back Students may undertake in-depth research in particular fields of the law with the consent and direction of an instructor. The results of the research are embodied in a paper. Law Review Back Law Review provides academic credit to students who have successfully completed a publishable piece for the San Joaquin Agricultural Law Review and satisfactorily performed all duties assigned by the Law Review Editorial Board.