When students enter through the OU Legal Clinic Doors, the real world begins.
Through the OU College of Law Civil Clinic and Criminal Defense Clinic, students represent clients from Cleveland and McClain counties who would not otherwise be able to afford counsel. Operating under the close supervision of faculty attorneys, student interns face many of the same situations and practice demands they will encounter as attorneys while being directly responsible for representation of clients as licensed legal interns practicing under the Oklahoma Supreme Court Student Practice Rules.
Students who have had clinical or field experiences develop clearer career goals and are better prepared for learning on their own and working effectively with others. This opportunity to “learn by experience” maximizes the benefits of hands-on learning as students apply lessons from the classroom to the practice of law.
Our goal is to ensure all students have a range of cases that allows them sufficient time to provide their clients vigorous, competent representation while gaining experience in all aspects of law practice. Clinic interns are the primary point of contact for their clients and are responsible for the handling of the case under the guidance of supervising attorneys. Interns interview clients and witnesses, conduct factual investigations and site visits, draft and file pleadings, negotiate with opposing counsel and make court appearances.
Clinic students also have the opportunity to attend a dinner with Cleveland and McClain County judges, giving them the unique opportunity to visit with sitting judges in a relaxed and informal setting.
A clinic may be repeated for an additional three hours of Experiential Learning credit.
Please select your program of interest to learn more about the application process.
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