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The Federal Litigation and Civil Rights Clinic is taking new cases at this time.
The Federal Litigation and Civil Rights Clinic, founded in 2026, cases focus on the following areas: civil rights (42 U.S.C. Section 1983), Federal Tort Claims Act/personal injury, employment discrimination, immigration, and public records/Freedom of Information Act claims. Unfortunately,The Federal Litigation and Civil Rights Clinic cannot assist community members with issues not listed below.
What Does the Federal Litigation and Civil Rights Clinic do?
- Federal Civil Rights
- Federal Torts Claims
- Access to government information (FOIA and Public Records Act)
Working at theFederal Litigation and Civil Rights Clinic as a Student
In the Federal Litigation and Civil Rights Clinic, students work under the supervision of Professor Katie Parker and are responsible for interviewing clients, investigating and analyzing legal issues, drafting pleadings, engaging in discovery, and negotiating settlements. Students approved under the District Court's Student Practice Rule also have the opportunity to make court appearances and to take or defend depositions.
Prerequisites & Required Courses
- Required: Civil Procedure is a required prerequisite or concurrent class for students.