2024 PBCR/PLC

Community lawyering requires many hands, many hats, and collaborative determination to creatively solve systemic problems. What if some of that collaboration came from enriching partnerships with law school clinics? A partnership with a law school clinic provides a win-win for all parties: law students get hands-on legal experience with active cases, legal aid attorneys receive additional hands in intensive casework, and clients receive quality work from supervised law students in addition to licensed attorneys. This presentation will discuss all aspects of working with law school clinics using a co-counseling partnership between Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas and Texas A&M’s Civil Rights Clinic as a framework. This presentation will conclude with an interactive brainstorming session on potential case work for clinical students and participants will be encouraged to share their experiences. Class is in session, no LSAT required!