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Clinical Programs

Hone essential legal skills---interviewing, case appraisal and planning, negotiation, dispute resolution, and persuasive oral and written advocacy---through hands-on experience and community service in one of the University of Georgia School of Law's clinical programs.

• Clinic History
• Why Participate
• The Clinics

Clinic History

Georgia Law's commitment to practical learning is decades old.  The Criminal Defense Clinic began over 40 years ago.  Now, students may participate in numerous clinics that work together to provide an array of opportunities for practical experience.

• The National Jurist ranked Georgia Law 6th in the nation for providing clinical oppurtunities.
• Typically, more than 80% of students in each graduating class participate in at least one clinic.

Why Participate

Open to second- and third-year students, Georgia Law's criminal and civil clinical programs give you the chance to:

• Develop your legal skills
• Represent clients under Georgia's Third Year Practice Act
• Work in a real courtroom
• Gain real-world legal experience
• Pursue your passion for public service

The Clinics

Our clinical programs provide access to a variety of legal fields.

• Criminal Programs
• Civil Programs