LAW618

The Clinical Law Program provides students with hands-on, professional experience in actual law practice. The program is generally the capstone of a student's legal education at Willamette.The program asks second- and third-year law students to apply the doctrinal knowledge mastered in their fundamental coursework to the actual practice of law. Students enrolled in the program represent real clients in actual cases and transactions under the close supervision of law faculty.The Clinical Law Program comprises five advanced legal education courses, including specialized clinics in Criminal Defense, Immigration Law, and Trusts and Estates. Clients are people of modest economic means.Clinical Law Program students are taught and expected to demonstrate the highest standards of excellence in all areas of legal practice, from mastery of substantive legal issues and procedures to unwavering professionalism and notable service to the greater community. The Clinical Law Program faculty also strives to instill an appreciation for the importance of reflection and balance in the practice of law.

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