— Civil Rights Clinic

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Advocate for the civil rights of prisoners and other indigent persons. Addresses far-reaching constitutional issues, including claims of denial of medical or dental care, correctional officer misconduct, denial of freedom of religion, violation of due process, excessive force, and false imprisonment. Learning Activities: Clinical Activity 2 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Limited enrollment. Repeat Credit: May be repeated. Grade Mode: Letter. LAW 420 — Civil Rights Clinic (2-6 units) Course Description: Advocate for the civil rights of prisoners and other indigent persons. Addresses far-reaching constitutional issues, including claims of denial of medical or dental care, correctional officer misconduct, denial of freedom of religion, violation of due process, excessive force, and false imprisonment. Prerequisite(s): LAW 203 ; consent of instructor; prior or concurrent enrollment in LAW 219 is recommended, but not required. Learning Activities: Variable 2-6 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Limited enrollment. Repeat Credit: May be repeated. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Spring Semester 2027. Learning Activities: Clinical Activity 2 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Limited enrollment. Repeat Credit: May be repeated. Grade Mode: Letter. LAW 420 — Civil Rights Clinic (2-6 units) Course Description: Advocate for the civil rights of prisoners and other indigent persons. Addresses far-reaching constitutional issues, including claims of denial of medical or dental care, correctional officer misconduct, denial of freedom of religion, violation of due process, excessive force, and false imprisonment. Prerequisite(s): LAW 203 ; consent of instructor; prior or concurrent enrollment in LAW 219 is recommended, but not required. Learning Activities: Variable 2-6 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Limited enrollment. Repeat Credit: May be repeated. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Spring Semester 2027.