The Legal Aid Clinic Program

As part of its commitment to the democratized legal education of the Los Angeles community, UWLA provides the public with legal advice and assists individuals to prepare for self-representation in court through its free Legal Aid Clinic. The clinic is open to the public one evening a week and is located at the West Los Angeles campus.

Students interested in assisting those who can’t afford legal advice while also gaining practical clinical training are encouraged to enroll in the Legal Aid Clinic Program. Participants work under the supervision of an attorney in case analysis, preparation of pleadings, research, and practical aspects of actual cases. Through the program, the University extends a valuable service to the larger community while offering clinical experience to its law students.

Eligibility

Students who have completed two years of law study (42 units) are eligible to enroll in the Legal Aid Clinic program.

Credit

• Students may enroll for one to three units of Legal Aid Clinic credit in any given semester, and may earn no more than three out of the allowed eight Practical Training credits through the Legal Aid Clinic Program
• For each credit, students must attend five sessions

For more information about enrolling in the Legal Aid Clinic program, contact:

Robert Barett
Phone: (818) 775-4500
Email: robertbarett@charter.net