MSU Law Clinic

INTRODUCTION TO CLINICS INFORMATION SESSION - FALL 2024 CLINIC APPLICATIONS

The Law Clinic is holding an information session for all students interested in enrolling in a clinic for Fall 2024. "Intro to Clinics" will be held on Thursday, February 15th from 12:15pm-1:15pm in room 471. All students interested in participating in a clinic in the fall should attend. The application is available in CASE and the application deadline is Friday, February 23rd. Please review the instructions below for the application process. Please contact Jesse Alvarez with any questions

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  • Clinic Applications

    The clinic is accepting applications for Fall 2024. The application is available in CASE and the application deadline Friday, February 23rd. Please see the instructions below for completing the application.

    • Read all instructions.
    • Depending on the number of credits, you are required to complete between 180 - 270 hours of clinic work.
    • The application is for the fall semester only.
    • Some clinics have a mandatory orientation prior to the beginning of the semester. You will be notified if this is the case.
    • The First Amendment is for Fall only. It is not offered in the spring.
  • How do I apply?
    • Log into CASE . If you have never logged into CASE, click on “Sign up for an account” and enter your MSU email address, then create a password according to the guidelines listed. Agree to the terms of service, then click the sign up button. You will be prompted for some information.
    • Click on "Experiential Learning" in the sidebar menu, then click on "+New Experience" in the upper right corner.
    • The employer is "Michigan State University College of Law - Clinics (ExpLrn Only)”. It will populate when you start typing. DO NOT add a new employer.
    • The experiential type is "Clinic". Once you select this, follow the detailed instructions at the top of the page to complete the application.
    • You must complete the clinic employment policy acknowledgement in order to proceed to the application.
    • You must rank you preferences or select "Not interested". If you select Chance at Childhood or Equitable Entrepreneurship & Innovation Law there will be additional items to complete.
    • Complete the remaining items on the application.
    • You must also submit a statement of interest (no more than two pages, double spaced), current resume, and law school transcripts. An unofficial copy of your transcript is acceptable.
    • Once you click save your application will be in draft status. You must then upload the required documents as one PDF, in the order above, in the "Documents and Forms" tab.
    • After you have uploaded the documents and you are satisfied with all of the information you have entered, click on the "Submit for approval" button at the top. You will not be able to make changes once you submit your application. If you need to make changes, email Jesse Alvarez.