Fall 2012
    Law No.: LAW8614
    Sched. No.: 112820615

Litigation and Housing Law Clinic (YR)
Section 1
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Castaneda, Brenda E.
Conover, John
Trodden, Richard
Whiteley, R. P.



Administrative Information:
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Days, Times (Room):W, 1600-1800 (SL276)
R, 1630-1830 (LAJC)
Credits:3Type:Yearlong clinic
Capacity:8 **This information is current as of 05/20/2013 06:17:38 AM**
Current Enrollment:8 **This information is current as of 05/20/2013 06:17:38 AM**

Course Description:

NOTE: In the spring, the clinic will meet only at the Legal Aid Justice Center, 1000 Preston Avenue.

Offered in conjunction with the Legal Aid Justice Center, the clinic teaches and develops trial skills using housing law as the substantive background, and eligible students appear and argue in local courts. The clinic includes both a one-semester seminar to teach basic substantive housing law and yearlong supervised client representation in housing-related cases and matters. The caseload includes trials, administrative proceedings, and interaction with low-income clients. Students handle eviction cases, rent escrow cases, grievance hearings, abatement of substandard building conditions, and other enforcement of residents' rights. Under the supervision of an attorney, students perform all the lawyer functions associated with their cases, including client and witness interviews, factual development, legal research, preparation of pleadings, and negotiation. Issues arise under private landlord-tenant contracts, federally subsidized rental programs and anti-discrimination statutes such as the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Although the clinic is open to 2Ls and 3Ls, only those students with Third-Year Practice certification are eligible for actual for courtroom advocacy.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT: Attendance at the first class meeting is important; contact the instructor if attendance is a problem.
ENROLLMENT LIMITATION: Students may enroll in one clinic per semester. On a space-available basis, students may petition to enroll in a second clinical offering after the add/drop period has ended.
PREREQUISITES: Third-Year Practice Certificate is strongly recommended, but not required. Second or third year status.
COURSE REQUIREMENT: Students will draft a defensive pleading, a pleading for administrative litigation, a substantive motion, and a pleading for affirmative litigation of housing issues.

Prerequisites:Second- or third-year status. Third-Year Practice Certificate is recommended, but not required
This course is on the professional skills course list.