LAW 987 Small Business & Nonprofit Law Clinic (2-4 credits)

Clinic students must be available for a mandatory 4-hour training the week before the semester begins. This Clinic is located on the 3rd floor of Nunn Hall. Students may sign up for 2 credits (100 total hours), 3 credits (150 total hours), or 4. Students work with small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofit entities on basic legal matters of a business nature. Coursework includes one weekly class meeting. In addition, students must spend 4 hours per week in the clinic. Most students do work for 2-3 clients during a semester, providing exposure to a variety of business and legal issues. Preference is given to students who have completed 60 or more credit hours and who have taken professional responsibility, along with business organizations. Efforts are made to accommodate evening students. Registration requires interview; apply through Symplicity.