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Conservation Law Clinic

B558 is taught by C. Freitag

The Conservation Law Clinic provides an opportunity for second- and third-year law students to serve as interns in the Conservation Law Center, a public interest law firm that represents non-profits, community groups, and government clients who need legal assistance with natural resource conservation and environmental protection matters. In particular, the clinic provides representation in matters related to land conservation, freshwater ecosystems, water quality, endangered species and environmental justice. Conservation Law Clinic interns, work closely with Clinic Attorneys and participate directly in the representation of Conservation Law Center clients. Clinical work is supplemented with readings and discussion that focus on practice skills including analysis of environmental and conservation laws; development of and commenting on new administrative rules; drafting legislation; and all aspects of litigation at the administrative, trial and appellate levels. Clinic interns report that they value the experience of representing real world clients and working in a law firm setting on matters of broad importance. During the Fall semester only, a seminar component on emerging topics related to the practice of conservation and environmental law is included with the clinical work. Students interested in registering for two consecutive semesters are preferred. Independent study students are also considered. To apply, please send a statement of interest, a copy of your resume, and your law school transcript to Christian Freitag (cfreitag@indiana.edu) prior to registration.