LAW 6950 - Law Clinic Intern

Institution:

University of Dayton

Subject:

Law

Description:

This course studies lawyer decision making by placing students in the role of lawyer in real cases and by analyzing decisions made in that role. The course consists of two parts, fieldwork and class sessions. In the fieldwork, students will assume the responsibility of representing clients in a variety of legal matters under the supervision of professors trained to work with clinic students. Clinic professors select cases based upon their educational value to enrolled students, and where possible students represent persons in need. Where appropriate, professors may choose to concentrate on specific types of cases, such as criminal law or landlord/tenant law. The class focuses on the role and skills of a lawyer using simulation, review, and discussion, and case rounds methodologies. A rigorous writing experience is a key component of the course. Prerequisites: Evidence and Intern's License. Upper-level, fifth or sixth semester of study. All students must take a capstone course or Law Clinic Intern. Prerequisite: Civil or Criminal Trial Practice or Civil or Criminal Trial Practice Lab. Credit Type A.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udayton.edu

Phone Number:

(937) 229-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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