| Course Number: | Law 391 |
| Hours: | 4 |
| Course Type: | Upper-Level |
| Writing Requirement: | None |
| Final Exam?: | No |
| Description: |
| Students in the Civil Legal Clinic provide representation to clients in civil matters related to employment, housing, consumer, family, and other areas of civil rights and poverty law practice. Students are responsible for all aspects of their clients' cases, including conducting interviews, drafting pleadings and briefs, taking discovery, negotiating with opposing counsel, conducting hearings or trials, and arguing motions and appeals. In addition to providing direct representation in individual matters, the Civil Clinic participates in complex litigation in support of broader workers' rights and civil rights advocacy efforts. During any given semester, this may involve collaboration with the UNC Center for Civil Rights, the UNC Center on Poverty, Work, and Opportunity, or other national, statewide, or grassroots partners. Students involved in these cases may research novel legal theories, draft briefs and supporting materials, engage in strategy sessions with co-counsel, or pursue other aspects of case development as time permits. |
| Instructor(s): | G. Reyman (Adjunct), K. Sabbeth |
| Semester(s): | Fall, Spring |