Criminal Defense Clinic

Students represent defendants facing life terms for extremely minor, non-violent, offenses under California's Three Strikes law. Students participate in sentencing hearings, appeals, and habeas corpus proceedings in state and federal court.

Criminal Prosecution Clinic

In this small but hard-working clinic, students prosecute cases at the San Jose Superior Court under the guidance of Santa Clara County prosecutors and faculty supervisors.

Cyberlaw Clinic

Pioneer an area of law that is largely without precedent, conducting computer- and Internet-related litigation, policy research, and advocacy.

Environmental Law Clinic

Students provide legal counsel to national, regional, and grassroots nonprofit organizations on a variety of environment issues, with a focus on biodiversity and conserving natural resources.

Immigrants' Rights Clinic

Students represent immigrants in cases securing rights for survivors of domestic violence or in deportation, and participate in community outreach, public education, or policy advocacy.

International Human Rights Clinic

Explore international human rights and work on helping implement the rule-of-law in developing countries. Travel to Africa for four weeks, where you'll document human rights violations, strategize on human rights initiatives, and organize projects with the local legal community.

Organizations and Transactions Clinic

Students provide service to nonprofits and small enterprises on corporate, finance, and commercial matters.

Stanford Community Law Clinic

Students help about 500 low-income clients each year with a wide variety of legal challenges, including landlord-tenant disputes, employment issues, and government benefit claims.

Supreme Court Litigation Clinic

Students litigate cases before the Supreme Court of the United States working on petitions for review, opposition to petitions, and merits briefs filed with the Justices.

Youth and Education Law Project

Dedicated to educational rights and reform work, represent both minors and families in special education and school discipline matters.