Courses 2023 - 2024

LAW E 532 Civil Rights & Justice Clinic

Credits: 4, Max 12

Through the Civil Rights and Justice Clinic (CRJC) law students will represent clients in a broad range of civil-rights matters Washington and throughout the country. The cases involve claims against law enforcement officers alleging excessive force, false arrest, violations of the right to a fair trial and wrongful convictions, and other issues. Students will work on all aspects of litigation, as appropriate, including legal research and writing on pleadings, discovery, conducting investigations, oral argument at hearings, and other efforts to advance client’s interests. Students will also have opportunities to advocate for clients in non-litigation formats as well as conduct research on broader policy issues related to civil-rights actions and litigation. Recommended courses: Civil Procedure II; Fed. Courts; Evidence; Criminal Procedure; and Constitutional Law II. This clinic is restricted to 3L students only.

Autumn-Winter-Spring, 4-4-4 Credit(s)

Course Sections and Instructors

Instructor(s)
Owens, David Show Detail Quarter Instructor Schedule - Days, Hour, Room) Sec SLN Type Grading Type Autumn Owens MW 5:30-7:20 441 A 17609 JD Winter Owens MW 5:30-7:20 441 A 16506 JD Spring Owens MW 5:30-7:20 441 A 16325 JD Room assignments are not posted until 60 days before the start of the quarter and are subject to change without notice.