The United States incarcerates more people than any other country on the planet; it also releases more people from prison than any other country. As illustrated by Michelle Alexander’s groundbreaking book, The New Jim Crow, individuals with criminal records suffer massive collateral consequences including, but sadly not limited to, job loss, homelessness, and family separation. The Reentry Clinic helps those individuals burdened with a criminal record fully reenter society by providing holistic representation to ensure recently released persons have the best opportunity to live a safe and fulfilling life. This work is on the cutting edge of criminal justice and provides insight into the next wave of restorative justice reform. Students provide direct representation to individuals in a whole host of legal matters, including family law, expungement, and civil rights lawsuits. Students will interview clients, draft pleadings and appear in court on behalf of the client. Students may not register for more than one clinic during the same semester without the consent of both instructors. Students may not drop a clinic course online later than one week prior to the start of the semester. Students may drop through the add/drop deadline by using the drop form found on the registrar's website. The classroom component of this course meets in-person. Pre/CoReq: LAW- 2000 & LAW- 2015
Prerequisites
LAW-2015. May be taken concurrently.