CLINICAL PROGRAM

LAW 854

Course Description

Provides hands-on lawyering experiences with real people - clients, victims, witnesses, family members, lawyers, and judges - enhancing understanding of the roles and responsibilities of practicing attorneys.

Prerequisties

Declared in Law JD

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1 to 10

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average

Not Reported

-100% from Historical

Completion Rate

93.94%

1.98% from Historical

A Rate

Not Reported

-100% from Historical

Class Size

132

-8.98% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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ERIN BARBATO

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