Wayne State University Law School is proud to offer five live-client clinics, where students get a chance, under supervision, to have “first-chair” responsibility in a choice of settings – litigation, administrative law, and transactional work – and, at the same time, serve some of the serious needs of Detroit’s urban community.
In this clinical course, taught by a member of the State Appellate Defender Office, each student prepares a criminal appellate brief on behalf of a real client incarcerated in a Michigan prison who has been convicted of a felony after a jury trial. The students interview the client, present a mock oral argument to a panel of experienced criminal appellate practitioners, and ultimately ha ve their brief submitted to the Michigan Court of Appeals. The Criminal Appellate Practice course is available for 3 graded credits. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Interested Students should contact Adj. Prof. Gail Rodwan, 313/256-9833, x 228 or gail@sado.org.
Students assist low-income individuals with disabilities in a range of issues, including social security/SSI, special education, and Medicaid/Medicare. The Clinic aims to help its clients obtain the services and supports they need to live in their own homes rather than in institutional settings. The Disability Law Clinic offers students an intensive exposure to administrative advocacy, while helping one of Detroit’s most underrepresented populations. The Disability Law Clinic is available for 6 credits graded Honors, Pass, Low Pass, or No-Credit. Enrollment is limited to 8 students. Interested students should contact Prof. David Moss, 313/577-3970, david.moss@wayne.edu.
FLAC is the law school’s oldest and largest live-client clinic. FLAC originated as a student-run nonprofit organization and continues today in partnership with the Law School and the Legal Aid and Defender Association. FLAC provides legal assistance in state court on family law matters, such as custody, support, visitation, and divorce. FLAC is available for 3 ungraded credits or work study and includes a classroom component. Interested students should contact FLAC at 313/831-3871.
Small Business Enterprises and Nonprofit Corporations Clinic. The Small Business Enterprises and Nonprofit Corporations Clinic is WSU Law School’s transactional clinic. The Clinic represents both for-profit and nonprofit clients who cannot afford to pay for legal services offered by attorneys in the private bar. The Clinic will assist businesses within the city of Detroit and in the Detroit metropolitan area. Among the services the clinic offers are: entity formation, contract review and preparation, review and drafting of commercial real estate documents, preparation of trademark and copyright applications, and preparation of tax exempt applications. The Clinic will represent clients only on business transactions and will not work on litigation matters. Interested students should contact Professor Dana Roach at (313) 577-3961 or at droach@wayne.edu.
Live-Client Clinics by Substantive Area and Type of Practice
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