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General Information About Clinics and Clinical Legal Education

General Information About Clinics and Clinical Legal Education

This section was developed by the Open Society Justice Initiative to serve as a resource for new and existing clinics worldwide. 

University Law Clinics University law clinics provide law students with real-life work experience, develop local legal capacity, and help protect human rights around the world.  Students working in university law clinic—supervised by a law professor or practicing lawyer—provide legal assistance to poor and marginalized clients while gaining exposure to the problems faced by these groups.   The clinical experience offers an invaluable opportunity to use what they have learned in the classroom to empower those whose rights have been violated and who would not otherwise have access to legal assistance.  Ultimately, this can be a transformative experience for them--instilling a life-long…