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285.81 sec. 001 - Lawyering in the Public Interest/Public Sector World (Spring 2023)
Instructor: Sue Schechter (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 1
Grading Designation: Credit Only
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
M 6:25 PM - 8:15 PM
Location: Law 145
From January 09, 2023
To March 06, 2023
Course End: March 06, 2023
Class Number: 32451
This course is open to 1Ls.
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 10
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 20
As of: 08/24 11:03 PM
Many students come to law school expressing a desire to pursue a public interest path. But what does that really mean? What are the options? The different paths? How do you connect with practitioners to learn more? These are all important inquiries on this path. This course will provide an opportunity to explore different types of public interest and public sector lawyering by engaging in conversations with lawyers in the field. The course will look at lawyering strategies, including litigation (direct services and impact), legislative, administrative, policy, movement, and community lawyering. Students will be asked to conduct interviews and review resources about lawyers and lawyering to help develop and deepen their own interests, goals, skills, and passions. A primary goal of this class is to provide networking opportunities for students to delve more deeply into the actual practice and learn from practitioners. Guest speakers will share their career paths, including transitioning from different areas of practice, such as private firms to government to non-profit or vice-versa. In addition, given the current moment, we will also discuss how lawyers are adapting, embracing, and working with uncertainty, remote challenges, demands for racial justice, economic instability, and more. Whether you believe this is your path and/or you want to explore this path in a classroom setting to learn more, all students are welcome.
Exam Notes: (T) Course ends in a final practice trial, arguments, or other presentation (e.g. Powerpoint)
Course Category: Social Justice and Public Interest
This course is listed in the following sub-categories:
Race and Law
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