LAWS C305 - Economic Community Develop Cli

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

LAWS - Law School

Description:

The Economic and Community Development Law Clinic provides legal counseling and representation to non-profit development corporations and distressed communities throughout the Pittsburgh area. Advanced students can be certified to practice before administrative agencies and other courts of record pursuant to the Rules of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. While providing pro bono legal assistance to neighborhood and regional urban renewal organizations, Astudent lawyers@ will be acquiring and sharpening the lawyering skills that will help them meet the demands of both society and the profession. A second component of the ECD is a ¿mini-clinic¿ focusing on unemployment compensation matters for low-income people. The clinic provides a broad range of legal services including general real estate matters, property closings, title searches, negotiation and drafting, preparation of land use cases, and attending and participating in public meetings and hearings. Two semesters, three credits per semester (six credits total). Each student is required to attend class for approximate 2 hours each week with an additional 8-10 hours of work each week with clients.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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