Free Speech Clinic. 2 credits

Catalog description

The Free Speech Clinic allows students to gain legal practice experience through pro bono representation in actual First Amendment cases (excluding the religion clauses). Clinic students work closely with experienced attorneys to identify cases of interest, research legal issues, and draft motions and briefs. In addition, clinic students will receive weekly classroom instruction on procedural and substantive issues relevant to their cases, federal and state court decisions, and recent developments in First Amendment law. This is a year-long clinic that comes with out-of-class credits. Please check the chart available on the Career and Academic Services Intranet for specific course details.Offered by Law. Limited to two attempts.