YJEC EDUCATION ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION
(LAWJ-4245) - 2 UNITS

The YJEC Education Advocacy and Litigation course is limited to students enrolled in the Youth Justice Education Clinic. This course focuses on teaching law students a knowledge base in education law (Federal and California) and developing lawyering skills required to represent clients in school-based advocacy such as in Individualized Education Program ("IEP") meetings and expulsion hearings. The course will also focus on the different kinds of complaints available to file against school districts to obtain remedies for YJEC clients who have experienced legal violations. The course trains students on interviewing clients, counseling clients, negotiating with opposing parties, litigation best practices and strategy, and other essential skills. Admission to course is by application only.

Pass/Fail:
No

Prerequisites:
None