University of Utah : S.J. Quinney College of Law

Consumer Law Clinic

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The Consumer Law Clinic
 
The Consumer Law Clinic permits students to represent clients who have been victims of consumer fraud or have related claims or to advocate for consumer law policy changes.  This clinic is available to students who have taken Consumer Protection or the Predatory Lending Seminar.
 
Faculty:  Professors Chris Peterson & Linda Smith
 
Placement: Students may do work with:
  • Utah Legal Services (100-150 hrs/2-3 cr. P/F):  
           -Represent low income individuals with consumer protection cases
           -Help write a consumer manual and flyers 
           -Help write educational brochures about  predatory lending
  • Crossroads Urban Center (100-150 hrs/2-3 cr. P/F):
           -Work on legislative initiatives regarding predatory lending

Registration: Students should complete the Clinical Program Application.
 
LAW  7064-001  Consumer Law--taught Spring 2009
 
Orientation Materials & Forms: