Innovatively Preparing Law Students to Practice as Culturally Sensitive and Empathetic Lawyers, through Experiential Learning Opportunities – CLASSIC

The intern will train under supervising lawyers and the academic supervisor to provide legal services to socio-economically disadvantaged clientele in an ethical, culturally sensitive, and empathetic manner. In addition to assisting individuals with unmet legal needs, the intern will work to identify systemic issues and develop various means to address these issues. The intern will learn to practice as a knowledgeable and competent lawyer, while the partner organization will improve its ability to offer cost-effective legal services, better address new and existing systemic issues, and improve relationships within its local community.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sarah Buhler

Student:

Partner:

Community Legal Assistance Services for Saskatoon Inner City Inc. (CLASSIC)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program: