Clinic: Poverty Law, Fieldwork

Students in this clinic will be placed with one of Connecticut's legal services programs where, under attorney supervision, they will work on cases on behalf of low-income persons. Students will engage in advocacy relating to clients' problems in matters involving housing, government benefits, employment, family and other issues. Students will have opportunities to participate in a range of case activities including client interviewing, factual investigation, legal research and, in some cases, representation at hearings. A minimum of 168 hours of fieldwork in the placement is required. A weekly classroom seminar will include training in relevant areas of law; discussion and exercises concerning core skills such as client interviewing, case planning and hearing advocacy; and discussion of issues in poverty law and policy. Students will also meet regularly with a faculty supervisor to discuss the fieldwork experience and obtain feedback on written work.

Course Schedule

  • Date: TBA -AM
  • Location:

Course Information

  • Catalog number-Section number: 7612-01
  • Course Type: Clinic
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Credits (min/max): 2/2
  • Subjects:

Enrollment

  • Enrollment status: Closed
  • Current enrollment/capacity: 10/10
  • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
  • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/50

Grading

  • Grade basis: Pass/Fail
  • Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
  • Exam type: NO EXAM