EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Hands-on experience is one of the keys to leaving law school ready to practice. Memphis Law’s Experiential Learning Program, consisting of our legal clinics and externship program, helps our students do more than just learn the law. It provides a unique blend of legal advocacy, hands-on training and intensive learning. From students working with the city to remove blighted properties throughout Memphis, to partnerships that allow children and families to find legal solutions to medical problems and even a policy lab designed to help students examine and influence the law itself, Memphis Law is invested in broadening our students’ educational experience in innovative new ways. These unique real-world learning opportunities are still one of our great strengths at Memphis Law, no matter what the health crisis may bring. Our innovative experiential learning program and
location have allowed us to build relationships and partnerships for years, which we could not have done anywhere else. And in times like these, our students are now on the front lines of learning how to practice in whatever situation and environments arise as a result of the impact COVID-19 has on the changing legal world. Our students are working alongside seasoned legal veterans in our legal clinics
and externship programs as they learn how to provide quality legal services to clients via a variety of new means. We could not do this without our years of strong partnerships and experience as a result of our location in Memphis and the legal community. These real-world educational opportunities prepare students for success after law school like nothing else can.
“My externships gave me an opportunity to build a positive relationship and reputation with various members of the legal community. In many regards the experience, knowledge, skills, reputation and relationships that were fostered through these externships were significant in making me a desirable applicant for my federal judicial clerkship.” – Devon Muse, (JD ‘17)
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