Adjunct Professors Kathleen Caldwell and Claire Curry; 8 Credits
Students represent elderly clients in negotiations, administrative hearings and court proceedings on a variety of legal matters, including basic wills and powers of attorney, guardianships, consumer issues, Medicaid and Medicare benefits, nursing home regulation and quality of long-term care, elder abuse and neglect, and advance medical directives.
Students develop practical skills by participating in client interviews, counseling and trial advocacy. Students may engage in policy analysis and advocacy work with partnering organizations including the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA), the Legal Aid Justice Center, the Virginia Elder Rights Coalition and the Senior Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association.
