LAW 6052 - Public Interest Lawyering

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Villanova University

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Description:

Description: This course is a practical look at how lawyers use their skills to serve the public good. Through course readings, class discussions, court observations and a research paper, we will explore cause lawyering and what it means to be a public interest lawyer. In Section I of the course (approximately the first third of the class) we will define public interest lawyering, looking at the history of public interest lawyering, the roles of the public interest lawyer, and the unique professional responsibilities of a public interest lawyer. The rest of the course will begin with discussing the strategies used by public interest lawyers (both within the court system and outside the court system), and the challenges associated with funding and working with clients different from ourselves (Section II). We will then explore two substantive areas in more depth, (areas TBA) (Section III). Finally, we will explore how to become a public interest lawyer but stay true to yourself and your values (Section IV). 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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