Clinic Application Fall 2017 - Wayne State University

WAYNE LAW CLINICS

STUDENT APPLICATION FOR FALL 2017

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please complete the following application to apply to participate in one or more of our clinics during the Fall 2017 Term.

Applications for full consideration are due by 5:00 PM on Wednesday June 28, 2017, to allow adequate time for clinic faculty members to process applications.

If you have any questions or encounter any problems with this online form, please contact Jane Warkentin, Staff Attorney/Clinical Programs Manager, at 313-577-4015 or lawclinics@wayne.edu.

PART I. Clinics

- Asylum & Immigration Law Clinic (6 Credits)
- Civil Rights Clinic (8 credits - 4 Credits Fall 2017 and 4 Credits Winter 2018)
- Criminal Appellate Practice Clinic (4 Credits)
- Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic (6 Credits)
- Patent Procurement Clinic (4 Credits)
- Transnational Environmental Law Clinic (6 Credits)

From the clinics listed above, please indicate in the fields below your top three choices for the clinic(s) to which you wish to apply. NOTE: Only one choice is required, but you may list up to three clinics.

First Choice *

Second Choice

Third Choice

PART II. CONTACT INFORMATION

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Telephone Number *

What is the Mag Strip Number on your WSU Onecard? (This is the 16-digit number found on your Onecard above the barcode) *

Are you a full-time or part-time student? *

Part-Time

Full-Time

When is your expected date of graduation? (MM/YYYY) *

How many credits will you have completed by the time Fall 2017 Term begins? *

What is your GPA? *

How many credits will you have earned through clinics and internships/externships by the time Fall 2017 Term begins? *

Have you taken any of the following clinics? Check all that apply. *

PART III. PRE- AND CO-REQUISITE COURSES

Asylum & Immigration Law Clinic

Which of the following pre- or co-requisite courses have you taken? Check all that apply.

LEX 6800 - Professional Responsibility and the Legal Profession

LEX 7371 - Immigration and Nationality Law

Civil Rights Clinic

Which of the following pre- or co-requisite courses have you taken? Check all that apply

LEX 6800 - Professional Responsibility and the Legal Profession

LEX 7266 - Evidence

Criminal Appellate Practice Clinic

Have you taken LEX 6800 Professional Responsibility and the Legal Profession?

Yes

Have you taken any of the following recommended courses? Check all that apply.

LEX 7161 - Criminal Procedure: Investigation

LEX 7166 - Criminal Procedure: Adjudication

LEX 7160 - Criminal Pretrial Advocacy

LEX 7266 - Evidence

Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic

Have you taken LEX 6800 Professional Responsibility and the Legal Profession?

Yes

Have you taken any of the following recommended courses? Check all that apply.

LEX 7058 - Bioethics and the Law

LEX 7204 - Elder Law

LEX 7841 - Trusts and Decedent's Estates

Patent Procurement Clinic

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in one of the fields listed under Category A on page 4 of the document at the following link: http://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/OED_GRB.pdf?

Yes

NOTE: The Patent Procurement Clinic also accepts applications from students with significant backgrounds in science or technology through coursework or work experience, but not meeting the USPTO requirements. Those students should describe their qualifications in the box below.

If so, in which field? If not, describe your qualifications.

Which of the following pre- or co-requisite courses have you taken? Check all that apply.

LEX 6800 - Professional Responsibility and the Legal Profession

LEX 7656 - Patent Law

Have you already taken and passed the Patent Bar Exam?

Yes

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Yes

Transnational Environmental Law Clinic

Which of the following pre- or co-requisite courses have you taken? Check all that apply.

LEX 6800 - Professional Responsibility and the Legal Profession

LEX 7231 - Environmental Law

Have you taken any of the following recommended courses? Check all that apply.

LEX 7006 - Administrative Law

LEX 6900 - The Regulatory State

PART IV. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Asylum & Immigration Law Clinic

Have you had previous experience in immigration law, international law, or working with people from other countries? If so, please describe briefly.

Why are you interested in taking the Asylum & Immigration Law Clinic?

Do you speak any language other than English? Which languages? (Note: This is not a pre-requisite.)

Civil Rights Clinic

Why would you like to take the Civil Rights Clinic?

Other than what is listed on your resume, do you have any personal, educational, or work experience relevant to your qualifications that you would like to share?

Criminal Appellate Practice Clinic

Why would you like to take the Criminal Appellate Practice Clinic?

Other than what is listed on your resume, do you have any personal, educational, or work experience relevant to your qualifications that you would like to share?

In this clinic, students will represent individuals that have been convicted of committing a felony. How do you feel about representing someone on appeal who has been convicted of committing a felony? Assume the person is actually guilty.

Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic

What interests you most about providing legal help to cancer patients and their families?

Students participating in this clinic may be required to have a flu shot, a physical, a tuberculosis test, and a TDaP test (tetanus, diptheria and pertussis) to work with the clinic's clients. Are you willing to fulfill this requirement? NOTE: The clinic will cover the cost of these medical services.

Yes

The clinic will have two five-hour orientation sessions to be held before the first day of Fall 2017 classes. Will you be available for such a training?

Yes

Transnational Environmental Law Clinic

Why are you interested in the Transnational Environmental Law Clinic?

Do you have any prior experience with Environmental or Administrative Law?

Yes

If yes, please explain.

Is there any other information that you would like us to consider when evaluating your application?

PART V. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

All applicants must submit a resume.

Resume *

ONLY applicants to the Criminal Appellate Practice Clinic must also submit a short writing sample of no more than 10 pages double-spaced.

Writing Sample (Applicants to Criminal Appellate Practice Clinic ONLY)

ONLY applicants to the Patent Procurement Clinic must also submit the following transcripts. Non-official copies are acceptable.

Undergraduate Transcript

Graduate Transcript (If Applicable)

Law School Transcript

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