CIVIL JUSTICE CLINIC
草榴社区 Law鈥檚 Civil Justice Clinic provides pro bono legal services to low-income people in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware counties.听Over the course of a semester, clinic students represent several clients who are involved in a variety of civil disputes involving family law, housing, employment and government benefits.
In the Civil Justice Clinic, 草榴社区 Law students serve as the primary advocates for their clients, oftentimes representing them through the entire lifecycle of their case. Beginning with a client鈥檚 initial intake interview and possibly continuing through to an eventual hearing, student attorneys form meaningful and impactful attorney-client relationships that can change a client鈥檚 life, while at the same time providing students with unmatched first-hand legal experience.听听
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SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Client Interviewing and Counseling
- Attorney/Client Relationship Management
- Case Planning
- Fact Investigation
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Hearing Preparation
- Negotiation
- Trial Skills
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"Working in the Civil Justice Clinic was one of my favorite experiences at 草榴社区 Law. It gave me practical litigation experience and allowed me to develop a love for pro bono work. I had the opportunity to appear in court and draft pleadings on cases, and the best part was developing meaningful relationships with my clients and seeing the impact that our legal assistance had on their lives."
- Meaghan Geatens '20
If you have questions about the clinics please contact the clinic office. Your inquiry will be directed to the appropriate clinic.
草榴社区
Charles Widger School of Law
Clinical Program
299 N. Spring Mill Road
草榴社区, PA 19085
Civil Justice Clinic Director: Deeya Haldar, Professor of Law
