adjunct professors Tara Boyd and Allen Hench; 3 Credits

Offered in conjunction with the Legal Aid Justice Center, students in this yearlong clinic advise and work directly with local nonprofit organizations on matters such as initial formation, establishing tax-exempt status, ongoing legal compliance and good corporate governance.

Class sessions structured around a “legal health checkup” for a typical nonprofit organization complement practical work for clients. Client communication, organization and document editing skills are an important part of the course. National corporate law principles applicable to nonprofit organizations will be the focus and emphasis, but specific Virginia requirements will be included in the coverage as part of the clinical services component of the class.

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