Defending and advancing freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and petition through direct client representation and advocacy
We are currently hiring for a 2024-2025 legal fellow. Apply by December 15, 2023 to receive full consideration.
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Recent Work
Direct Representation
Delivering legal services to individuals and organizations who may not otherwise have access to First Amendment counsel
Educational Resource
Serving as an educational resource for journalists, students, public employees, and members of the public
Real-World Practice
Providing law students with the real-world practice experience to become leaders on First Amendment issues
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First Amendment Clinic Students
The First Amendment Clinic provides law students with the opportunity to learn substantive areas of First Amendment law while developing concrete lawyering skills in the context of constitutional litigation. This includes client interviewing, case evaluation and research, motion practice and brief writing, drafting pleadings and discovery requests, taking and defending depositions, participating in discovery and settlement conferences, negotiating with opposing parties, identifying and coordinating with experts, and oral advocacy during court appearances.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Whether you are seeking legal representation or have a general question, the First Amendment Clinic may be able to help.