Courses

In cooperation with the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) and in addition to classroom instruction in the substantive and procedural aspects of employment law, students will participate in advising on, developing, and litigating actual employment cases. These cases may include unemployment compensation claims, unpaid wage litigation, and health and safety complaints, as well as other potential claims arising out of the employment relationship. Specific assignments will vary according to the inventory of cases available at the time, but students should be able, under the supervision of an attorney, to perform most lawyer functions associated with their cases, including client and witness interviews, factual development, legal research, preparation of pleadings, and negotiation. Students also may argue some cases (with appropriate Third Year Practice Certification); 2Ls and 3Ls without a Third Year Practice Certification may provide direct representation in unemployment insurance hearings. In addition, clinic students may participate in community lawyering and impact advocacy (including administrative and/or policy advocacy) alongside clinic instructors. Students will be expected to arrange a satisfactory schedule with their supervising attorney.