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Clinics and Practicums

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Hear from our students about their experiences in our nine law clinics and practicum.
Immigrants' Rights Clinic makes progress amid tough political climate
The Penn State Law Center for Immigrants’ Rights Clinic has had a busy year. During a tumultuous, tense, and constantly evolving political cycle, students at the clinic have taken on multiple projects in the 2017-18 academic year, resulting in multiple victories, both locally and across the nation.

Students learn by experience in Penn State Law’s legal clinics and practicum. Under the guidance of clinical faculty, second- and third-year students earn academic credit while engaging in all aspects of the legal process, from legislative advocacy to client representation. Corresponding skills training courses give students a knowledge base on which to build their professional experiences.

Application Schedule (Clinic applications will open on September 13, 2019)

Summary of Clinical and Practicum Programs (for current 2Ls and 3Ls)

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Kathryn Dutton, Cailtlin Jolley, Amber Bynum, and Amanda Brunt

Penn State Law Students Co-Author Brief in Supreme Court Racial Discrimination Case

Phila. Inquirer: Immigrants' Rights Clinic urges public-defender system for detained immigrants in PA

Penn State Law Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic

Immigrants’ Rights Clinic releases report on detained immigrants’ access to counsel in PA

Professor Wadhia comments on deferred action in Philly Inquirer migrant family profile

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Dave Dambreville

Spring 2013 – Civil Rights Appellate Clinic

“As a member of the Civil Rights Appellate Clinic, I was able to sharpen my research and writing skills as well as work with a great team on real cases in the U.S. Supreme Court and federal circuit courts. Thank you for such an amazing semester!!!”

Class of 2013
Employment: Litigation Associate, Kimmel & Silverman, P.C.