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

Consumer Law Clinic

Tags: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 and 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.
 
Spring    LAW  7064-001  Consumer Law   MT 1:40-3:05 PM
 
Orientation Materials & Forms: