Trade & Development Clinic

Overview

Students work with social enterprises and development organizations in the United States and Latin America related to business, corporate, transactional, and securities issues. Students also engage in a cross-cultural practice that explores the role of law and trade in fostering human development which requires lawyers to think globally wherever they may practice.

More specifically, students will:

• Explore the role of the legal profession in assisting community and human development
• Incorporate historical and practice focused perspectives
• Learn about development strategies and work with NGOs/MSEs

This 2-credit clinical course develops core competencies for practice. Students identify, practice, and refine relevant and transferable skills while working with live clients in a professional role.

Core Competencies

• Legal analysis concerning issues facing clients in a transactional setting, as well as the ability to provide appropriate advice
• Establish and maintain an effective attorney-client relationship
• Ability to work as an attorney in a cross-cultural context and to collaborate with colleagues
• Adhere to the standards of the profession