UMass Law creates two new law clinics (UMass Law)
Below is an excerpt from an article published by UMass Law announcing the launch of two new legal clinics in partnership with the State Attorney General’s Office and South Coastal Counties Legal Services (SCCLS). Both clinics emphasize the development of legal skills and ethical values. SCCLS’s Christopher Oldi was quoted.
The University of Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth is proud to announce the formation of two new clinics for its students, thanks to strategic partnerships with the State Attorney General’s Office and South Coastal Counties Legal Services.
The development of legal skills and ethical values is central to a legal education, and clinics provide a prime way for law students to put lessons in the classroom into action on behalf of clients. At UMass Law,100% of students are guaranteed either clinic or internship experience.
“As the Commonwealth’s public law school, with a mission to pursue justice, UMass Law plays a unique role in training the next generation of legal and community leaders in Massachusetts and beyond,” said Dean Sam Panarella. “The creation of these two new clinics builds on this commitment and provides our students with practical and hands-on opportunities to gain legal experience while still in school. I am grateful to Attorney General Campbell and to Executive Director Oldi for their partnership and demonstrated commitment to UMass Law’s mission.”
