The Drake Legal Clinic allows students the chance to gain practical experience by working with actual clients. The clinic also serves the community by helping those who might not otherwise have access to legal assistance.
The Drake Legal Clinic allows students the chance to gain practical experience by working with actual clients. The clinic also serves the community by helping those who might not otherwise have access to legal assistance.
Services:
Drake Legal Clinic has several clinical programs that offer legal assistance to clients including:
- Children’s Rights Clinic
- Criminal Defense Clinic
- Entrepreneurial/Transactional Clinic
- General Civil Practice Clinic
- Refugee Legal Clinic
- Wrongful Convictions Clinic
Eligibility:
Eligibility varies by clinic. Many clinics take referrals directly from court appointment only, view the website for details about specific eligibility requirements for each clinic.
Intake Process:
Call 515-271-3851 and follow the prompts for the clinic you wish to speak with, or email law-clinic@drake.edu. Please note the Legal Clinic cannot answer legal questions or provide legal advice if you are not a current client. Due to their call volume, they are unable to return every call they receive.
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 – 4:30 pm. The Legal Clinic is closed to the general public. All visitors must have an appointment in advance. The Legal Clinic does not accept walk up inquiries.
Payment:
Self Pay, Sliding Scale
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
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