Civil Justice Clinic
Orientation, Seminar, and Clients' Casework
Time Commitment
Students in the Civil Justice Clinic are required to complete the following:
Clinic Orientation
- An 8 hour orientation on the first Saturday of the Semester;
Clinic Seminar
- A 1 hour and 50 minute seminar class each week typically scheduled late afternoon or early evening on Mondays or Wednesdays;
- All required readings and assignments related to the clinic seminar;
Clinic Casework on Behalf of Clients
- A minimum of 12 total hours each week working directly with clients and their cases which includes the following:
- A minimum of 8 hours each week at the Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic located in Rockford, Illinois scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays;
- A minimum of 4 hours each week to be completed from any location;
- A minimum of 1 meeting per week with Clinical Professor discussing cases; and
- All additional hours necessary to meet the legal needs of assigned clients.