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Civil Rights Appellate Clinic meets former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement, files brief in the Third Circuit
In a busy fall 2018 semester, the Civil Rights Appellate Clinic hosted a talk by former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement and served as counsel for a woman suing the Law School Admission Council for refusing to grant her reasonable accommodation on the LSAT.
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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.

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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.