The mission of Notre Dame Clinical Law Center is to provide effective learning opportunities for law students in the core competencies of legal practice through (1) client advocacy, (2) classroom instruction, and (3) one-on-one mentoring. In fulfilling this mission, the Clinical Law Center will strive to address the unmet legal needs of the poor and underrepresented, consistent with the Judeo-Christian tradition of working for social justice. Students live downtown for a few days to learn about the legal needs of the urban poor. For more information, please contact Professor Teresa Phelps at 574/631-5763. Law school clinics can only accept a small number of new cases each semester. Clinics start in mid-August for the fall semester and in early January for the spring semester. Notre Dame Law School was the first to offer clinical legal education when it established a legal aid clinic in 1951, and the law school continues to be a model for today`s high-quality education. In keeping with the mission of the Clinical Law Center and the aspirations and ideals of Notre Dame Law School, the clinical faculty will strive to: The legal clinic will be led by a team of highly dedicated faculty and supported by alumni and members of the legal profession who generously give of their time and expertise to provide free legal advice and information to impoverished members on a pro bono basis. of the community. The Legal Clinic focuses primarily on family law, but has also provided advice on criminal and commercial matters. Legal advice is by appointment only and we invite community members to visit the Legal Clinic`s website for more information.
Please call the Clinical Law Centre Information Line at 574-631-6704 for up-to-date information on clinics that are currently accepting new cases. Please also consult the pages of each clinic (linked in the list above) to see the admission requirements of each clinic. This course examines the situation of the poor in the U.S. legal system and includes fieldwork and clinical work with clients in northern Indiana and southern Michigan. For more information, please contact Professor Tom Broden at 574/631-8737. Notre Dame Law School is proud to have a generous loan repayment assistance program to help young female graduates pursue legal careers in the public interest and public service. Notre Dame has a history of encouraging its graduates to use their education for the common good – a responsibility that flows directly from the university`s Catholic mission. Since the program`s inception in 2001, the law school has awarded more than $3 million to graduates who have held various public interest and public service positions in the United States and abroad. Eligible graduates may receive loan repayment assistance for up to 10 calendar years, not limited to the first 10 years after graduation.
One of the main objectives of the University of Notre Dame in Australia is to train students to the profession in the context of Catholic faith and values. The Faculty of Law recognizes the importance of providing practical legal education and preparing ethical students for the legal profession who possess excellent communication, research, problem-solving and professionalism skills and characteristics. This program offers students the opportunity to live downtown for a few days to learn the legal needs of the urban poor. The Religious Liberty Clinic is located in the Biolchini Hall of Law on the Notre Dame campus. The Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic is located in the Innovation Park, the University of Notre Dame`s entrepreneurship center. The Exoneration Justice Clinic is located in offices at 806 Howard Street, directly across the street from Notre Dame Clinical Law Center at 725 Howard, where the rest of the clinics operate. Founded in 2016, the Notre Dame Legal Clinic offers students the opportunity to engage in practical legal education, with a focus on promoting justice for all and serving others. Law students enrolled in the Law in Context course have the opportunity to articling at the Legal Clinic, work under the supervision of the course coordinator and practice law. Students are able to develop their legal and professional skills while developing a much better understanding of the needs of members of our community who face major challenges in accessing the legal system. The clinic introduces students to the essential areas of law found in a poverty law clinic, such as domestic violence and homelessness.
Notre Dame Clinical Law Center does not handle the types of cases not listed above or on individual clinic websites, nor can it provide general legal assistance or advice to individuals not represented by the Clinical Law Center. The clinic focuses on ethical issues that arise in a clinical setting. The clinics also provide an invaluable service to the South Bend area by representing residents who cannot afford legal aid. GALILEE (Group Alternative Live-In Legal Education Experience) is highly recommended. Students spend their Christmas holidays with inner-city citizens to learn about the legal needs of the urban poor. The program lasts approximately 10 days and continues into the spring with a weekend retreat, giving students the opportunity to discuss and share ideas about their experiences. Notre Dame Law School clinics offer second- and third-year students academic credits and offer free legal services to individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits. Services: General civilian; Immigration counties served: Elkhart Kosciusko Marshall StJoseph URL: www.nd.edu/~ndlaw/currentstudents/academics/legal_aid.html Phone: (574) 631-6704 Fax: (574) 631-6725 The clinics teach law firms where students work as senior counsel on real cases under the close supervision of experienced faculty members. The Peace Studies program offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of international peace and world order. The Peter Lardy Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the student for his/her contribution to the community. B. School-wide events Annual and seasonal programs – 6-12 students funded annually ($2500-4500), with funding through student fundraisers and $25,000 from the Faculty of Law.
The journal, which directly analyzes law and public policy from an ethical perspective, is published by the Thomas J. White Center scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndjlepp A. Student Bar Association, Community Service Division, Annual & Seasonal Programs – This clerkship is about helping real public advocates represent clients in need. This clerkship involves formulating solutions to ethical problems in the criminal justice system. Students work in the Litigation and Misdemeanors Division of the Local District Court. If a group of students needs office space or equipment, law school usually caters to specific needs. The Public Interest Legal Forum, the Social Justice Forum and International Society for Human Rights groups are supported by the Career Services, Student Affairs and Law School Alumni Relations offices. 6-10 per year ($3000-4500), funded by Notre Dame alumni in various geographic regions.
Group Alternative Live-in Legal Education Experience (GALILEE) Program Pro bono and charitable activities are sponsored by the Office of Career Services, the Office of Student Affairs and student-led groups. The Office of Career Services works with student organizations to coordinate pro bono activities and partners with Indiana of South Bend Legal Aid Services to provide pro bono services. Pro bono announcements are placed on bulletin boards and electronic lists are used to inform students about pro bono activities and opportunities. The Social Justice Forum exists to promote and encourage social accountability within Notre Dame Law School and to create and maintain a network of concerned individuals willing to advocate for social justice. To this end, students and faculty members regularly sponsor charitable projects. Go to St. Margaret`s House: raise funds to improve the lives of women and children and help meet their immediate needs. This clerkship includes support from the local district attorney`s office. The program offers lawyers the opportunity to participate in specialized studies and research in international human rights law. Organized by the Center for Civil & Human Rights to provide students with the opportunity to contribute to research in litigation using universal jurisdiction laws.
These experiences, which include litigation, transactional work, and mediation, complement the analytical training in the classroom by allowing law students to develop practical skills and explore potential career paths. This programme is specifically aimed at those who teach in the field of international human rights law. Society for International Rights: This group is organizing an international volunteer program with various Notre Dame alumni working in the field of human rights. Independent internal and collaborative student group projects organized by the Center for Civil and Human Rights (including human rights issues) This award is given to the student who demonstrates the highest level of achievement and commitment to the Notre Dame Legal Aid Clinic. Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics and Public Policy The Center focuses on teaching, research, and service to sensitize the international community to key human rights issues in a way that contributes to their final resolution. The Centre`s programmes and programmes are: (A) LL.M. Programme on International Human Rights Law, which provides lawyers with the opportunity to participate in specialized study and research in international human rights law; and (b) J.S.D.