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CLINIC APPLICATION
PROCESS
March 14, 2007
What is clinical education?The practice of law in a
controlled educational environment
Combination of theoretical concepts and actual legal practice
Form of experiential, reflective learning
Kinds of Clinical Experiences
From Which to Learn
Students Can:
Go to court, a legislature or an agency
Counsel Clients
Investigate and Interview
Draft litigation and other legal documents
Engage in Oral Advocacy
Collaborate with fellow students
12 Clinical Courses Appellate Litigation Clinic Center for Applied Legal
Studies Criminal Justice Clinic Domestic Violence Clinic Federal Legislation Clinic Harrison Institute for Public
Law Housing and Community Development Clinic
Harrison Institute for Public Law Policy Clinic
Institute for Public Representation
International Women’s Human Rights Clinic
Juvenile Justice Clinic Law Students in Court Street Law: High Schools
Something for Everyone Learn litigation or trial advocacy skills in
criminal or civil context Appellate Litigation Clinic Center for Applied Legal Studies Criminal Justice Clinic Domestic Violence Clinic Institute for Public Representation Juvenile Justice Clinic Law Students in Court
Do policy work or work on legislative/regulatory reform efforts Federal Legislation Clinic Harrison Institute for Public Law Policy
Clinic Institute for Public Representation International Women’s Human Rights
Clinic
Structure a business transaction Harrison Institute Housing and Community
Development Clinic
Learn international law & treaties; laws & customs of other cultures Center for Applied Legal Studies Harrison Institute for Public Law Policy
Clinic (Trade Team) International Women’s Human Rights
Clinic
Teach non-lawyers important legal skills and effects on their daily lives Harrison Institute Housing and Community
Development Clinic Street Law
Who is Eligible? Over half of the clinics are open to
students with 28 credits For fall 2007 or year-long clinics this
includes: 2Ls who began in the full-time division; Interdivisional transfer students and 2Es who
have earned 6 credits over the summer.
Clinics open to students with 28 credits: Center for Applied Legal Studies Federal Legislation Clinic Harrison Institute for Public Law Housing and
Community Development Clinic Harrison Institute for Public Law Policy Clinic Institute for Public Representation International Women’s Human Rights Clinic Street Law: High Schools (also open to students
with 22 credits)
Eligibility for Other Clinics “D.C. Bar Certifiable”
Criminal Justice Clinic Domestic Violence Clinic Juvenile Justice Clinic Law Students in Court* See Clinic Enrollment Policies #3 and #4 for
more information on D.C. Bar certification Appellate Litigation: “completion of the
equivalent of four full-time semesters by the beginning of the second semester enrolled in the clinic”
Where to find information and application materials: blue application packet Web site: http://
www.law.georgetown.edu/clinics/informationpacket.cfm
Get the information you need most • Review Guide to Clinic Courses chart for an
overview of entire program (p. 11-13).• Read the detailed descriptions of the clinics that
interest you the most (beginning p. 26).• Read the Clinic Enrollment Policies (p. 14-19)
--very important!• Read the FAQ’s (p. 5-10) if you need more
information.• Follow the application instructions (p. 20 & 21).• Remember important Clinic Enrollment dates (p.
3).
How to Apply There are two parts to the application
process General
Only available online Opens March 15, 9:00 a.m. Due March 27, 5:00 p.m.
Supplemental Clinic specific Due April 4, 5:00 p.m. Submit to respective clinic offices in hard copy
General Application Specifics
Ranking Clinics
Why Your Rankings Are Crucial Clinics select first from their “first choice”
pool. If any seats are available after “first
choice” pool, clinics select from “second choice” pool, etc.
Most clinics are oversubscribed with “first choice” applicants.
Consider second and subsequent choices. Enrollment Statistics You must rank at least one clinic for your
application to be accepted.
Check & Print Confirmation Screen
Check & Print Confirmation Email
Errors & Cancellations
Supplemental Application Specifics Heart of the process for most clinics Not just application forms Read section in clinic entry carefully Start thinking about responses now Use as part of your selection process Forms can be downloaded Submit in hard copy unless otherwise
specified
Selecting a Clinic time demands and work flow skills taught interest in practice area trying something new career objectives faculty & teaching methods student feedback clinic’s selection criteria
Clinic Acceptances April 17 - Acceptances posted on web at
5:00 p.m. April 19- Must accept offer by 5:00 p.m. April 27 – Deadline to drop fall and year
long clinic w/o permission November 9 – Deadline to drop spring
clinic w/o permission waitlist activity
Summer 2007 Clinics Participating Clinics
Law Students in Court Street Law in the Community
Preference to part-time students April 9 – Applications available April 18 – Applications due April 24 – Acceptances posted April 26 – Deadline to accept seat