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

Elder Clinic

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The Elder Law Clinic

2nd and 3rd year students

 

      The Elder Law Clinic introduces students to current legal and policy issues and options affecting older persons.  Students work in a wide variety of settings in which the issues facing the elderly arise.  The Elder Law Course provides a forum for students to share their experiences and explore these issues in greater depth.

 

Course: Elder Law (3 cr., graded, Fall) introduces students to the broad range of legal and policy issues and options affecting older persons.  Among others, topics covered include aging in America, special ethical issues when representing the elderly, age discrimination, public and private retirement plans, planning for incapacity, elder abuse, health care, housing, and end of life issues.


Placements:  (2 or 3 cr., P/F, Fall or Spring) with a variety of Governmental Agencies, the Division of Aging and Adult Services and Senior Lawyer Volunteer Project division of Utah Legal Services.  Placements are individually arranged by the instructor in consultation with the student.

Faculty: Professor Mary Jane Ciccarello

 

Registration & Placement: Students enroll online, first in the course and then the clinic.  Limited enrollment.  Students will be asked to complete a separate Placement Preference Form and then consult with Prof. Smith and/or Prof. Ciccarello regarding their preferred placement.

 

Fall     LAW 7080          Elder Law Course  HF  7:35-9:00 AM

           LAW 7952-001  Elder Law Clinic

 

The placement at Utah Legal Services is also available as part of the Civil Clinic.

Additional work will apply to the Pro Bono Initiative certificate
 
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