Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic

Students in the Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic learn the fundamental skills and values of practicing attorneys by representing clients under faculty supervision. The clinic’s practice encompasses a wide range of subjects. Clinic students engage in litigation, counseling and transactional work (both business and personal). They advocate before state and federal courts and administrative agencies as well as other domestic and international tribunals. Consistent with the law school’s mission, the clinic teaches students the habit of reflection, the value of collaboration and unforgettable lessons about what it takes to make justice a reality in the lives of those who cannot afford to pay for legal services.

Law Clinic Students Say

"I didn't take a clinic until my last semester but I really wish I had done it sooner because it was far and away the most rewarding aspect of law school..." (Read more)

"Representing a client who survived domestic violence in court was one of the most rewarding moments of my entire life. I felt like everything I ever learned in other law school classes was really about being able to represent my client, and it was worth it..." (Read more)