Law Clinic & Justice Center - Albany Law School

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH LAW.

INTERVIEW AND COUNSEL CLIENTS. NEGOTIATE WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL. ARGUE BEFORE A JUDGE IN A FEDERAL OR STATE COURT. MEDIATE A DISPUTE BETWEEN A TENANT AND A LANDLORD. TRY CRIMINAL CASES UNDER DISTRICT ATTORNEY SUPERVISION.

BETTER OPPORTUNITI ES. BI GGER I M PACT.

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL’S AWARD-WINNING CLINIC & JUSTICE CENTER COMBINES THEORY AND PRACTICE TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS IN THE CAPITAL REGION. THE CLINIC—ESSENTIALLY A PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM— PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION BY TEACHING STUDENTS TO BE SKILLED PROFESSIONALS WHO PRACTICE LAW WITH COMPASSION AND SENSITIVITY TO CLIENT NEEDS.

8 0 N E W S C O T L A N D AV E N U E A L B A N Y, N E W Y O R K 1 2 2 0 8 - 3 4 9 4

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS (518) 445-2326 admissions@albanylaw.edu

TH E LAW C LI N I C & JU STI C E C EN TER REAL C LIEN TS, REAL C ASES

“ MY PASSION FOR THIS WORK STARTED AT ALBANY LAW’S CLINIC AND JUSTICE CENTER. TODAY, I WORK IN ONE OF THE MOST ADVANCED FORENSIC LABS IN THE NATION. I WOULDN’T BE HERE WITHOUT MY EXPERIENCE AT THE CLINIC.” MIMI MAIRS ’96, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER, NEW YORK CITY

LAW CLINIC & JUSTICE CENTER (518) 445-2328 clinics@albanylaw.edu www.albanylaw.edu

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH LAW.

INTERVIEW AND COUNSEL CLIENTS. NEGOTIATE WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL. ARGUE BEFORE A JUDGE IN A FEDERAL OR STATE COURT. MEDIATE A DISPUTE BETWEEN A TENANT AND A LANDLORD. TRY CRIMINAL CASES UNDER DISTRICT ATTORNEY SUPERVISION.

BETTER OPPORTUNITI ES. BI GGER I M PACT.

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL’S AWARD-WINNING CLINIC & JUSTICE CENTER COMBINES THEORY AND PRACTICE TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS IN THE CAPITAL REGION. THE CLINIC—ESSENTIALLY A PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM— PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION BY TEACHING STUDENTS TO BE SKILLED PROFESSIONALS WHO PRACTICE LAW WITH COMPASSION AND SENSITIVITY TO CLIENT NEEDS.

8 0 N E W S C O T L A N D AV E N U E A L B A N Y, N E W Y O R K 1 2 2 0 8 - 3 4 9 4

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS (518) 445-2326 admissions@albanylaw.edu

TH E LAW C LI N I C & JU STI C E C EN TER REAL C LIEN TS, REAL C ASES

“ MY PASSION FOR THIS WORK STARTED AT ALBANY LAW’S CLINIC AND JUSTICE CENTER. TODAY, I WORK IN ONE OF THE MOST ADVANCED FORENSIC LABS IN THE NATION. I WOULDN’T BE HERE WITHOUT MY EXPERIENCE AT THE CLINIC.” MIMI MAIRS ’96, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER, NEW YORK CITY

LAW CLINIC & JUSTICE CENTER (518) 445-2328 clinics@albanylaw.edu www.albanylaw.edu

www.albanylaw.edu

Domestic Violence Prosecution Hybrid Clinic

Mediation Apprenticeship Clinic

CLINIC STUDENTS:

Students prosecute domestic violence and sexual assault crimes. Students interview victims and witnesses, analyze appropriate charging of crimes, engage in fact investigation and fact-gathering and, when appropriate, conduct oral arguments, hearings and trials.

Students will mediate cases between disputing parties in courts throughout the region. Cases can include landlord-tenant disputes and contract disputes. Students will complete an intensive 30-hour training in mediation to enroll in this Clinic.

»» Improve lives by working with real clients on real cases

Family Violence Litigation Clinic

Community Development Clinic

»» Select a field placement/internship, or more than one,

Students argue cases in court on behalf of persons who have suffered violence at the hands of intimate partners or family members. Students learn about domestic violence, and the law and procedure of family court and the immigration system, including the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Students learn substantive tax and transactional law while providing direct representation to individuals or organizations looking to start a business or form a nonprofit but lack access to lending institutions and other funding sources. The clinic offers clients pro-bono legal services, access to business leaders and experts, and access to financial service providers.

from among 150 options in New York’s powerful capital »» Build legal skills, build a resume and prepare for a fulfilling career with real law practice experience

The National Jurist magazine ranked Albany Law among the top 10 public interest law schools in the nation in 2014, based in large part on the volume of experiential opportunities available to the school’s students.

HELPING A CLIENT WITH CANCER G E T H E A LT H C O V E R A G E

Two Albany Law students in the Health Law Clinic waged a successful legal battle against an insurance company that refused to cover drug costs to treat Jennifer, a 20-year-old cancer patient with Hodgkin’s disease. Unable to pay the $40,000 bill, Jennifer brought her dispute to the Clinic.

The students, in collaboration with Jennifer’s doctors, persuaded the State Health Insurance Department to rule that the insurance company must cover the costs of the drug, Rituxan, which was proving to be effective in Jennifer’s treatment.

Health Law Clinic Students hone their legal skills by helping low-income clients with chronic health issues such as HIV/AIDS and cancer. Students may help clients secure public benefits and services, and plan for the future security of a client’s family. The Health Law Clinic is one of the primary free legal services providers for low-income families affected by HIV/AIDS and cancer in the greater Capital Region.

Immigration Law Clinic Students provide direct representation to both detained and non-detained immigrants, including immigrant victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence and sexual assault. The cases may include Special Immigrant Juveniles, applications under the Violence Against Women Act, representation of victims of violent crime in U-Visa applications, and many other claims for immigration relief.

Field Placement/Internships Albany Law School offers more than 150 offsite legal work experiences, where students are supervised and mentored by skilled attorneys and faculty.

Students have a variety of opportunities, including: More than 40 court systems: federal, state, appellate, county, family, city, bankruptcy and surrogate courts »» Ten public defender offices »» Four environmental agencies and organizations »» Twelve federal and state prosecutor offices »» Twelve health-related agencies »» More than 20 public interest organizations and advocacy groups »» More than 50 federal, state and local government agencies and departments

www.albanylaw.edu

Domestic Violence Prosecution Hybrid Clinic

Mediation Apprenticeship Clinic

CLINIC STUDENTS:

Students prosecute domestic violence and sexual assault crimes. Students interview victims and witnesses, analyze appropriate charging of crimes, engage in fact investigation and fact-gathering and, when appropriate, conduct oral arguments, hearings and trials.

Students will mediate cases between disputing parties in courts throughout the region. Cases can include landlord-tenant disputes and contract disputes. Students will complete an intensive 30-hour training in mediation to enroll in this Clinic.

»» Improve lives by working with real clients on real cases

Family Violence Litigation Clinic

Community Development Clinic

»» Select a field placement/internship, or more than one,

Students argue cases in court on behalf of persons who have suffered violence at the hands of intimate partners or family members. Students learn about domestic violence, and the law and procedure of family court and the immigration system, including the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Students learn substantive tax and transactional law while providing direct representation to individuals or organizations looking to start a business or form a nonprofit but lack access to lending institutions and other funding sources. The clinic offers clients pro-bono legal services, access to business leaders and experts, and access to financial service providers.

from among 150 options in New York’s powerful capital »» Build legal skills, build a resume and prepare for a fulfilling career with real law practice experience

The National Jurist magazine ranked Albany Law among the top 10 public interest law schools in the nation in 2014, based in large part on the volume of experiential opportunities available to the school’s students.

HELPING A CLIENT WITH CANCER G E T H E A LT H C O V E R A G E

Two Albany Law students in the Health Law Clinic waged a successful legal battle against an insurance company that refused to cover drug costs to treat Jennifer, a 20-year-old cancer patient with Hodgkin’s disease. Unable to pay the $40,000 bill, Jennifer brought her dispute to the Clinic.

The students, in collaboration with Jennifer’s doctors, persuaded the State Health Insurance Department to rule that the insurance company must cover the costs of the drug, Rituxan, which was proving to be effective in Jennifer’s treatment.

Health Law Clinic Students hone their legal skills by helping low-income clients with chronic health issues such as HIV/AIDS and cancer. Students may help clients secure public benefits and services, and plan for the future security of a client’s family. The Health Law Clinic is one of the primary free legal services providers for low-income families affected by HIV/AIDS and cancer in the greater Capital Region.

Immigration Law Clinic Students provide direct representation to both detained and non-detained immigrants, including immigrant victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence and sexual assault. The cases may include Special Immigrant Juveniles, applications under the Violence Against Women Act, representation of victims of violent crime in U-Visa applications, and many other claims for immigration relief.

Field Placement/Internships Albany Law School offers more than 150 offsite legal work experiences, where students are supervised and mentored by skilled attorneys and faculty.

Students have a variety of opportunities, including: More than 40 court systems: federal, state, appellate, county, family, city, bankruptcy and surrogate courts »» Ten public defender offices »» Four environmental agencies and organizations »» Twelve federal and state prosecutor offices »» Twelve health-related agencies »» More than 20 public interest organizations and advocacy groups »» More than 50 federal, state and local government agencies and departments

www.albanylaw.edu

Domestic Violence Prosecution Hybrid Clinic

Mediation Apprenticeship Clinic

CLINIC STUDENTS:

Students prosecute domestic violence and sexual assault crimes. Students interview victims and witnesses, analyze appropriate charging of crimes, engage in fact investigation and fact-gathering and, when appropriate, conduct oral arguments, hearings and trials.

Students will mediate cases between disputing parties in courts throughout the region. Cases can include landlord-tenant disputes and contract disputes. Students will complete an intensive 30-hour training in mediation to enroll in this Clinic.

»» Improve lives by working with real clients on real cases

Family Violence Litigation Clinic

Community Development Clinic

»» Select a field placement/internship, or more than one,

Students argue cases in court on behalf of persons who have suffered violence at the hands of intimate partners or family members. Students learn about domestic violence, and the law and procedure of family court and the immigration system, including the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Students learn substantive tax and transactional law while providing direct representation to individuals or organizations looking to start a business or form a nonprofit but lack access to lending institutions and other funding sources. The clinic offers clients pro-bono legal services, access to business leaders and experts, and access to financial service providers.

from among 150 options in New York’s powerful capital »» Build legal skills, build a resume and prepare for a fulfilling career with real law practice experience

The National Jurist magazine ranked Albany Law among the top 10 public interest law schools in the nation in 2014, based in large part on the volume of experiential opportunities available to the school’s students.

HELPING A CLIENT WITH CANCER G E T H E A LT H C O V E R A G E

Two Albany Law students in the Health Law Clinic waged a successful legal battle against an insurance company that refused to cover drug costs to treat Jennifer, a 20-year-old cancer patient with Hodgkin’s disease. Unable to pay the $40,000 bill, Jennifer brought her dispute to the Clinic.

The students, in collaboration with Jennifer’s doctors, persuaded the State Health Insurance Department to rule that the insurance company must cover the costs of the drug, Rituxan, which was proving to be effective in Jennifer’s treatment.

Health Law Clinic Students hone their legal skills by helping low-income clients with chronic health issues such as HIV/AIDS and cancer. Students may help clients secure public benefits and services, and plan for the future security of a client’s family. The Health Law Clinic is one of the primary free legal services providers for low-income families affected by HIV/AIDS and cancer in the greater Capital Region.

Immigration Law Clinic Students provide direct representation to both detained and non-detained immigrants, including immigrant victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence and sexual assault. The cases may include Special Immigrant Juveniles, applications under the Violence Against Women Act, representation of victims of violent crime in U-Visa applications, and many other claims for immigration relief.

Field Placement/Internships Albany Law School offers more than 150 offsite legal work experiences, where students are supervised and mentored by skilled attorneys and faculty.

Students have a variety of opportunities, including: More than 40 court systems: federal, state, appellate, county, family, city, bankruptcy and surrogate courts »» Ten public defender offices »» Four environmental agencies and organizations »» Twelve federal and state prosecutor offices »» Twelve health-related agencies »» More than 20 public interest organizations and advocacy groups »» More than 50 federal, state and local government agencies and departments

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH LAW.

INTERVIEW AND COUNSEL CLIENTS. NEGOTIATE WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL. ARGUE BEFORE A JUDGE IN A FEDERAL OR STATE COURT. MEDIATE A DISPUTE BETWEEN A TENANT AND A LANDLORD. TRY CRIMINAL CASES UNDER DISTRICT ATTORNEY SUPERVISION.

BETTER OPPORTUNITI ES. BI GGER I M PACT.

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL’S AWARD-WINNING CLINIC & JUSTICE CENTER COMBINES THEORY AND PRACTICE TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS IN THE CAPITAL REGION. THE CLINIC—ESSENTIALLY A PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM— PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION BY TEACHING STUDENTS TO BE SKILLED PROFESSIONALS WHO PRACTICE LAW WITH COMPASSION AND SENSITIVITY TO CLIENT NEEDS.

8 0 N E W S C O T L A N D AV E N U E A L B A N Y, N E W Y O R K 1 2 2 0 8 - 3 4 9 4

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS (518) 445-2326 admissions@albanylaw.edu

TH E LAW C LI N I C & JU STI C E C EN TER REAL C LIEN TS, REAL C ASES

“ MY PASSION FOR THIS WORK STARTED AT ALBANY LAW’S CLINIC AND JUSTICE CENTER. TODAY, I WORK IN ONE OF THE MOST ADVANCED FORENSIC LABS IN THE NATION. I WOULDN’T BE HERE WITHOUT MY EXPERIENCE AT THE CLINIC.” MIMI MAIRS ’96, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER, NEW YORK CITY

LAW CLINIC & JUSTICE CENTER (518) 445-2328 clinics@albanylaw.edu www.albanylaw.edu