Office of Clinical Legal Education
Statement Of The Director,
Mary Helen McNealThe Office of Clinical Legal Education provides hands-on lawyering experiences for 2nd and 3rd year law students. In academic year 2007-08, the office offered seven different clinics, which provide much-needed legal services to our community, and an extensive externship program.
2006-2007
Annual Report
Students who enroll in the clinic practice law under the supervision of dedicated faculty members. The goals of the program are to enhance the student's knowledge, skill, and professionalism. The students work in one of the seven in-house clinics that are offered or with dedicated supervisors through our externship program. The 2006-2007 Annual Report previews an overview of the work our students and faculty have accopmlished over the last year. To view a copy of the annual report please click on the link below.
2006-2007 Annual Report
in-house clinics
Click on the above link to learn more about our seven different in-house clinics.
Application Materials for the 2008-2009 Academic Year, the 2008 Fall semester, and the 2008 Summer session.
externship program
Click on the above link to learn more about the different opportunities offered through the Externship Program. You will also find all application materials for the 2008-2009 Academic Year and the 2008 Summer session here.
Application Materials
Placement Descriptions for the 2008-2009 Academic Year.
Placement Descriptions for the 2008 Summer session.
The Faculty
Students are supervised by experienced faculty with wide-ranging expertise in their different specialty areas.
the staff
The Office of Clinical Legal Education is fortunate to have outstanding experienced staff to help guide the students. The staff includes Sue Davie (Clinic Administrator), Heather Loomis (Assistant Externship Coordinator), Lorraine Ford-Barnett (Administrative Assistant), Vikki Mossotti (Administrative Assistant), and Hoa Tina Nguyen (Administrative Assistant).
clinic news
News and recent events of the Office of Clinical Legal Education.
Need Legal Assistance?
The Office Of Clinical Legal Education As A Legal Resource
The SU Office of Clinical Legal Education provides representation to individuals and groups in Syracuse and neighboring communities who cannot afford private attorneys or who cannot obtain other available legal assistance. If you are interested in obtaining legal services from one of our clinics, please send a one-page letter describing your case to the Office of Clinical Legal Education, P.O. Box 6543, Syracuse NY 13217-6543 or call us at 315-443-4582 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Criminal cases are not accepted on a referral basis.
The SU Office of Clinical Legal Education does not provide representation to current students or employees of Syracuse University. Undergraduate students may obtain assistance by contacting Student Legal Services at 443-4532. Employees and graduate students may contact the Onondaga County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service for assistance,
471-2667.
Community Legal Resources